I am happy to consider it, but the guidance for the local authorities will make it clear in what circumstances it would be appropriate to use a civil penalty rather than to prosecute. If it would be helpful, though, I will set out more detail around the two routes available.
Housing and Planning Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Williams of Trafford
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 February 2016.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Housing and Planning Bill.
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2015-16
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