Localism Bill

My Lords, of course, I am very grateful indeed to my noble friends for having, at this late stage, agreed these amendments. I cannot do better than quote a note I received only this morning from London Councils. It states that this is a notable change in the Bill and one that borough councils will very much welcome in years to come. I would endorse that very warmly. I thank my noble friends. Amendment 61 agreed. Clause 201 : Functions in relation to Town and Country Planning Amendments 62 and 63 Moved by