To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support (a) inclusiveness, (b) accountability, (c) human rights protections, (d) financial sustainability and (e) African Union and United Nations mandates for any regional intervention force that is created to address violence and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support (a) inclusiveness, (b) accountability, (c) human rights protections, (d) financial sustainability and (e) African Union and United Nations mandates for any regional intervention force that is created to address violence and...

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review the appropriateness of arrangements and guidance on the use of WhatsApp and other electronic communications to conduct Government business with reference to (a) security, (b) transparency and (c) accountability.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review the appropriateness of arrangements and guidance on the use of WhatsApp and other electronic communications to conduct Government business with reference to (a) security, (b) transparency and (c) accountability.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) framework and (b) processes for holding the financial ombudsman to account.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) framework and (b) processes for holding the financial ombudsman to account.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department plans to make companies licensed in the UK legally accountable for failing to prevent (a) human rights abuses and (b) environmental damage in their (i) operations and (ii) supply chains.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department plans to make companies licensed in the UK legally accountable for failing to prevent (a) human rights abuses and (b) environmental damage in their (i) operations and (ii) supply chains.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent steps he has taken with the Prime Minister to hold Ministers to account for the performance of their Departments.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent steps he has taken with the Prime Minister to hold Ministers to account for the performance of their Departments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps the Government is taking through The Local Government (Disqualification) Bill to strengthen the regulations on accountability of town and parish councils.

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps the Government is taking through The Local Government (Disqualification) Bill to strengthen the regulations on accountability of town and parish councils.

My Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association, as vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fire Safety and Rescue and as a disabled person. The noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, is

unable to be in her place this morning as she is attending the...

My Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association, as vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fire Safety and Rescue and as a disabled person. The noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, is

unable to be in her place this morning as she is attending the...

My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 36 and 46. I was pleased to hear the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, be so kind about my previous comments, but then I remembered that it was not him speaking. I thank whoever said something nice about the points that I was making.

I...

My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 36 and 46. I was pleased to hear the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, be so kind about my previous comments, but then I remembered that it was not him speaking. I thank whoever said something nice about the points that I was making.

I...

Lords report stage. Amendments 3 to 6 agreed to. Amendment 8 agreed to on division (176 to 151). Amendments 9 to 12 and 14 agreed to. Amendment 15 under consideration. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords report stage. Amendments 3 to 6 agreed to. Amendment 8 agreed to on division (176 to 151). Amendments 9 to 12 and 14 agreed to. Amendment 15 under consideration. (Part 1 of 2).

Lords report stage. Amendments 17 to 19, 21, 23 to 25, 27 to 34, 37 to 38, 41 to 45 and 48 to 114 agreed to, with amendment 85 agreed to as amended. Amendment 115 agreed to on division (156 to 123). Amendment 117 agreed to on division (146 to 114). Amendments 120 to 122, 125, 127 to 152 and 154 agreed to. Amendment 155 agreed to on division (137 to 123). Amendments 161, 164, 166 to 199 and 203 to 220 agreed to. Amendment 221 disagreed to on division (59 to 124). Amendments 222 to 228 and 230 agreed to. Amendment 234 disagreed to on division (94 to 117). Amendments 238 to 253, 255 to 259, 263 and 265 to 274 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 144). (Part 2 of 2).

Lords report stage. Amendments 17 to 19, 21, 23 to 25, 27 to 34, 37 to 38, 41 to 45 and 48 to 114 agreed to, with amendment 85 agreed to as amended. Amendment 115 agreed to on division (156 to 123). Amendment 117 agreed to on division (146 to...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

222: Clause 130, page 134, line 17, leave out “the proposed beginning of”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment has the effect of allowing regulations to require notifications to be given about development other than notifications relating only to the proposed beginning of development.

223: Clause 130, page 134, line 26, leave...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

222: Clause 130, page 134, line 17, leave out “the proposed beginning of”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment has the effect of allowing regulations to require notifications to be given about development other than notifications relating only to the proposed beginning of development.

223: Clause 130, page 134, line 26, leave...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

224: Clause 131, page 134, line 37, at end insert—

“(1A) The descriptions of persons which may be prescribed include in particular persons who—

(a) are eligible to be members of a scheme established under section 128, and

(b) are not members of that scheme.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that the...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

224: Clause 131, page 134, line 37, at end insert—

“(1A) The descriptions of persons which may be prescribed include in particular persons who—

(a) are eligible to be members of a scheme established under section 128, and

(b) are not members of that scheme.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that the...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

227: Clause 132, page 136, line 11, leave out “relates to a building in England and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment has the effect of applying this clause to Wales.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

227: Clause 132, page 136, line 11, leave out “relates to a building in England and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment has the effect of applying this clause to Wales.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

228: After Clause 133, insert the following new Clause—

“Order for information in connection with building liability order

(1) A person of a prescribed description may apply to the High Court for an information order.

(2) An “information order” is an order requiring a specified body corporate to give, by a...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

228: After Clause 133, insert the following new Clause—

“Order for information in connection with building liability order

(1) A person of a prescribed description may apply to the High Court for an information order.

(2) An “information order” is an order requiring a specified body corporate to give, by a...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

230: Clause 136, page 142, line 3, leave out from “section” to end of line 5 and insert “applies in relation to a claim which, before this section came into force, was settled by agreement between the parties or finally determined by a court or arbitration (whether on...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

230: Clause 136, page 142, line 3, leave out from “section” to end of line 5 and insert “applies in relation to a claim which, before this section came into force, was settled by agreement between the parties or finally determined by a court or arbitration (whether on...

Moved by

The Earl of Lytton

234: After Clause 136, insert the following new Clause—

“Building safety cost orders

(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the Building Safety Cost Panel to make building safety cost orders on the application of an interested person.

(2) A “building safety cost order” under...

Moved by

The Earl of Lytton

234: After Clause 136, insert the following new Clause—

“Building safety cost orders

(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the Building Safety Cost Panel to make building safety cost orders on the application of an interested person.

(2) A “building safety cost order” under...

I wish to test the opinion of the House.

I wish to test the opinion of the House.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

238: Clause 139, page 144, line 5, after “converted” insert “, or to which any other works have been carried out,”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies that a home created by, for example, extending an existing building will be a “new build home” for the purposes of the new...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

238: Clause 139, page 144, line 5, after “converted” insert “, or to which any other works have been carried out,”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies that a home created by, for example, extending an existing building will be a “new build home” for the purposes of the new...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

243: After Clause 144, insert the following new Clause—

“New build home warranties

(1) This section applies where a person (“the developer”) carries out a development in England that results in the creation of one or more dwellings (“new build homes”).

(2) The developer must, at the time of or before...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

243: After Clause 144, insert the following new Clause—

“New build home warranties

(1) This section applies where a person (“the developer”) carries out a development in England that results in the creation of one or more dwellings (“new build homes”).

(2) The developer must, at the time of or before...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

245: After Clause 145, insert the following new Clause—

“Liability relating to construction products

Liability relating to construction products: general definitions

In this section, section (Liability relating to construction products) and (Liability for past defaults relating to cladding products)—

“the 1991 Regulations” means the Construction Products Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/1620);

“the 2011 Regulation”...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

245: After Clause 145, insert the following new Clause—

“Liability relating to construction products

Liability relating to construction products: general definitions

In this section, section (Liability relating to construction products) and (Liability for past defaults relating to cladding products)—

“the 1991 Regulations” means the Construction Products Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/1620);

“the 2011 Regulation”...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

255: Schedule 12, page 242, line 22, at end insert—

“(2) Construction products regulations may under paragraph 20(1)(c) make consequential provision amending section (Liability relating to construction products), which may in particular include the omission or amendment of subsection (2)(b) and (c) of that section.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

255: Schedule 12, page 242, line 22, at end insert—

“(2) Construction products regulations may under paragraph 20(1)(c) make consequential provision amending section (Liability relating to construction products), which may in particular include the omission or amendment of subsection (2)(b) and (c) of that section.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

263: Clause 151, page 156, line 15, at end insert—

“(4) Where—

(a) a relevant company is an accountable person for a higher-risk building (within the meaning of Part 4), and

(b) one or more (but not all) directors of the relevant company have been appointed for a building safety purpose...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

263: Clause 151, page 156, line 15, at end insert—

“(4) Where—

(a) a relevant company is an accountable person for a higher-risk building (within the meaning of Part 4), and

(b) one or more (but not all) directors of the relevant company have been appointed for a building safety purpose...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

265: Clause 154, page 157, line 28, at end insert—

“(da) sections (New build home warranties) and (New build home warranties: financial penalties) (new build home warranties);”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides for the new Clauses on new build home warranties to bind the Crown.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

265: Clause 154, page 157, line 28, at end insert—

“(da) sections (New build home warranties) and (New build home warranties: financial penalties) (new build home warranties);”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides for the new Clauses on new build home warranties to bind the Crown.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

266: Clause 158, page 159, line 25, leave out “120(2)(c),”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the removal of the power to make regulations under Clause 120(2)(c).

267: Clause 158, page 159, line 25, after “125” insert “, 128, 130, 131”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides for regulations made under...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

266: Clause 158, page 159, line 25, leave out “120(2)(c),”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the removal of the power to make regulations under Clause 120(2)(c).

267: Clause 158, page 159, line 25, after “125” insert “, 128, 130, 131”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides for regulations made under...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

270: Clause 159, page 160, line 9, at end insert—

“(da) sections (Costs contribution orders: general definitions) to (Costs contribution orders: assessments) (costs contribution orders);”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment secures that the new Clauses relating to costs contribution orders extend to the whole of the United Kingdom.

271: Clause 159, page...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

270: Clause 159, page 160, line 9, at end insert—

“(da) sections (Costs contribution orders: general definitions) to (Costs contribution orders: assessments) (costs contribution orders);”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment secures that the new Clauses relating to costs contribution orders extend to the whole of the United Kingdom.

271: Clause 159, page...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

272: Clause 160, page 160, line 35, at end insert—

“(za) sections 119 to 127 and Schedule 9;”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides for the provisions on the remediation of certain defects to come into force two months after Royal Assent.

273: Clause 160, page 160, line 38, at end insert—

“(ca)...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

272: Clause 160, page 160, line 35, at end insert—

“(za) sections 119 to 127 and Schedule 9;”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides for the provisions on the remediation of certain defects to come into force two months after Royal Assent.

273: Clause 160, page 160, line 38, at end insert—

“(ca)...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

274: Clause 1, page 1, line 17, leave out “as follows” and insert “including”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is a drafting change.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

274: Clause 1, page 1, line 17, leave out “as follows” and insert “including”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is a drafting change.

Moved by

Lord Foster of Bath

1: Clause 3, page 2, line 13, at end insert—

“(aa) furthering the protection of property, and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would require the building safety regulator to exercise its functions with a view to furthering the protection of property, which is intended to promote longer term protections...

Moved by

Lord Foster of Bath

1: Clause 3, page 2, line 13, at end insert—

“(aa) furthering the protection of property, and”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment would require the building safety regulator to exercise its functions with a view to furthering the protection of property, which is intended to promote longer term protections...

My Lords, even if no lives are lost, fires in any type of building—home, school, office, factory or other—can often have serious social, economic and environmental consequences. Property and equipment are lost, rebuilding costs are enormous, jobs can be lost and so on. Of course saving lives is the most...

My Lords, even if no lives are lost, fires in any type of building—home, school, office, factory or other—can often have serious social, economic and environmental consequences. Property and equipment are lost, rebuilding costs are enormous, jobs can be lost and so on. Of course saving lives is the most...

My Lords, in speaking to Amendment 2, I thank those noble Lords who have added their names to it. The noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, has asked me to inform your Lordships that he cannot

be in his place today as he has Covid. I am sure that we send him...

My Lords, in speaking to Amendment 2, I thank those noble Lords who have added their names to it. The noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, has asked me to inform your Lordships that he cannot

be in his place today as he has Covid. I am sure that we send him...

My Lords, I support Amendment 2. It is a great privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Crisp; he put the arguments for the amendment incredibly well so I will keep my comments as brief as I can.

As Health Minister during the pandemic, I realised how unhealthy our country is....

My Lords, I support Amendment 2. It is a great privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Crisp; he put the arguments for the amendment incredibly well so I will keep my comments as brief as I can.

As Health Minister during the pandemic, I realised how unhealthy our country is....

My Lords, I rise briefly to support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, and others. I had the privilege

to be on the Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment, which reported six years ago with Building Better Places. We had extensive evidence...

My Lords, I rise briefly to support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, and others. I had the privilege

to be on the Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment, which reported six years ago with Building Better Places. We had extensive evidence...

My Lords, I added my name to the amendment tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, in Committee but was unable to speak to it, so I welcome the opportunity to add a brief footnote to the excellent speech that he made a few moments ago. I do so having...

My Lords, I added my name to the amendment tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, in Committee but was unable to speak to it, so I welcome the opportunity to add a brief footnote to the excellent speech that he made a few moments ago. I do so having...

My Lords, I, too, support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp. In so doing, I declare that I am a trustee of the Nationwide Foundation, which supports the TCPA’s Healthy Homes Act campaign. I shall not detain the House for too long other than to...

My Lords, I, too, support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp. In so doing, I declare that I am a trustee of the Nationwide Foundation, which supports the TCPA’s Healthy Homes Act campaign. I shall not detain the House for too long other than to...

My Lords, I offer Green support for all these amendments, which have been so powerfully and comprehensively introduced. I am not going to go over any of the same ground but shall focus particularly on Amendment 2 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, with full cross-party backing,...

My Lords, I offer Green support for all these amendments, which have been so powerfully and comprehensively introduced. I am not going to go over any of the same ground but shall focus particularly on Amendment 2 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, with full cross-party backing,...

My Lords, I will briefly speak to support the amendment tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, and declare an interest as chair of Oxford University’s Commission on Creating Healthy Cities. I also declare my interest as a vice-president of the Town and Country Planning Association.

An obvious case of building...

My Lords, I will briefly speak to support the amendment tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, and declare an interest as chair of Oxford University’s Commission on Creating Healthy Cities. I also declare my interest as a vice-president of the Town and Country Planning Association.

An obvious case of building...

My Lords, it has been an interesting debate so far and I hope that I will not let the standard drop. Three excellent amendments have been proposed. I have added my name to Amendment 2 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, but I could equally well have done so...

My Lords, it has been an interesting debate so far and I hope that I will not let the standard drop. Three excellent amendments have been proposed. I have added my name to Amendment 2 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, but I could equally well have done so...

My Lords, briefly, I wish to support the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare, in his amendment on retention. I am not sure whether this is the right Bill for it but there is a problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. My only experience of it—I think it...

My Lords, briefly, I wish to support the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare, in his amendment on retention. I am not sure whether this is the right Bill for it but there is a problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. My only experience of it—I think it...

My Lords, turning first to Amendment 1 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, we agree that longer-term protections for residents’ safety are absolutely critical. His amendment also raises the importance of how we manage longer-term protections relating to fire safety.

Look at the government cuts to...

My Lords, turning first to Amendment 1 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, we agree that longer-term protections for residents’ safety are absolutely critical. His amendment also raises the importance of how we manage longer-term protections relating to fire safety.

Look at the government cuts to...

My Lords, I thought that it would be helpful to reflect on why the Bill is before us today. It is entirely driven by the Grenfell fire tragedy, which took place on 14 June 2017 and resulted in the largest loss of life in a residential fire since the Second...

My Lords, I thought that it would be helpful to reflect on why the Bill is before us today. It is entirely driven by the Grenfell fire tragedy, which took place on 14 June 2017 and resulted in the largest loss of life in a residential fire since the Second...

My Lords, there is a wide range of amendments in this first group relating to the role and scope of the new building safety regulator, which will oversee the new safety regime not least for—but not exclusively for, as the amendments suggest—high-risk buildings. For instance, there is my amendment to...

My Lords, there is a wide range of amendments in this first group relating to the role and scope of the new building safety regulator, which will oversee the new safety regime not least for—but not exclusively for, as the amendments suggest—high-risk buildings. For instance, there is my amendment to...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

3: Clause 4, page 3, line 5, at end insert—

“(1A) The assistance and encouragement that must be provided under subsection (1) includes, in particular, assistance and encouragement with a view to facilitating securing the safety of disabled people in or about higher-risk buildings in relation to building safety...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

3: Clause 4, page 3, line 5, at end insert—

“(1A) The assistance and encouragement that must be provided under subsection (1) includes, in particular, assistance and encouragement with a view to facilitating securing the safety of disabled people in or about higher-risk buildings in relation to building safety...

My Lords, I open this group by introducing a set of amendments that respond to many of the issues raised during previous debates on this Bill. I hope that these changes will be welcomed.

I start with a change that I trust will be welcomed across the House: the removal of...

My Lords, I open this group by introducing a set of amendments that respond to many of the issues raised during previous debates on this Bill. I hope that these changes will be welcomed.

I start with a change that I trust will be welcomed across the House: the removal of...

I rise to comment on the disabled amendments that the Government have laid, including the one that was just moved. I will also comment briefly on Amendments 46 and 47, which have not yet been spoken to by the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, and speak to Amendments 39...

I rise to comment on the disabled amendments that the Government have laid, including the one that was just moved. I will also comment briefly on Amendments 46 and 47, which have not yet been spoken to by the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, and speak to Amendments 39...

My Lords, I will intervene very briefly to welcome the Government’s amendments, particularly Amendment 100, which removes Schedule 8 and abolishes the building safety charges as separate charges. As my noble friend the Minister mentioned in his opening remarks, I spoke to an amendment in Committee which did exactly that,...

My Lords, I will intervene very briefly to welcome the Government’s amendments, particularly Amendment 100, which removes Schedule 8 and abolishes the building safety charges as separate charges. As my noble friend the Minister mentioned in his opening remarks, I spoke to an amendment in Committee which did exactly that,...

My Lords, I shall say a few words on behalf of my noble friend Lady Grey-Thompson in respect of Amendments 13, 20 and 35, to which her name is attached. As the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, explained, my noble friend sends her apologies; she is attending the thanksgiving service for...

My Lords, I shall say a few words on behalf of my noble friend Lady Grey-Thompson in respect of Amendments 13, 20 and 35, to which her name is attached. As the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, explained, my noble friend sends her apologies; she is attending the thanksgiving service for...

My Lords, first, we very much welcome the way the Government have moved on this. We appreciate that the Minister has aimed to build consensus for the changes and amendments that he has now brought forward. Several points have been made by noble Lords, in particular my noble friend Lady...

My Lords, first, we very much welcome the way the Government have moved on this. We appreciate that the Minister has aimed to build consensus for the changes and amendments that he has now brought forward. Several points have been made by noble Lords, in particular my noble friend Lady...

My Lords, I start by thanking the Minister for his introduction to a large number of government amendments. Like other noble Lords, I think it is really important that the Government listened to a lot of our debate in Committee and have brought forward these amendments, as well as others...

My Lords, I start by thanking the Minister for his introduction to a large number of government amendments. Like other noble Lords, I think it is really important that the Government listened to a lot of our debate in Committee and have brought forward these amendments, as well as others...

My Lords, I start with Amendments 13, 20 and 35, which relate to disability discrimination. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, for tabling these amendments, but I am afraid the Government will not be able to accept them. However, we were all struck by the statistic that more than...

My Lords, I start with Amendments 13, 20 and 35, which relate to disability discrimination. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, for tabling these amendments, but I am afraid the Government will not be able to accept them. However, we were all struck by the statistic that more than...

That amendment has been degrouped; we are coming to it later, where I have a similar amendment. The Minister might want to wait until then.

That amendment has been degrouped; we are coming to it later, where I have a similar amendment. The Minister might want to wait until then.

I am addressing my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe’s amendment; we will come specifically to group 6 from the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, in due course.

I am addressing my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe’s amendment; we will come specifically to group 6 from the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, in due course.

It is just that it has been degrouped to be with my amendment on the review. I was just explaining.

It is just that it has been degrouped to be with my amendment on the review. I was just explaining.

I am referring to Amendment 264A tabled by my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe, not the amendment of the noble Baroness. If it has been degrouped, I apologise; my speaking notes have not kept pace with the regroupings of particular amendments, which have been prolific and frequent until the very last...

I am referring to Amendment 264A tabled by my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe, not the amendment of the noble Baroness. If it has been degrouped, I apologise; my speaking notes have not kept pace with the regroupings of particular amendments, which have been prolific and frequent until the very last...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

4: Clause 4, page 3, line 9, leave out “or building safety managers”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the amendments in the name of the Minister leaving out Clauses 82 to 86 (which remove provision about building safety managers).

5: Clause 4, page 3, line 13, leave out...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

4: Clause 4, page 3, line 9, leave out “or building safety managers”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the amendments in the name of the Minister leaving out Clauses 82 to 86 (which remove provision about building safety managers).

5: Clause 4, page 3, line 13, leave out...

Moved by

Lord Stunell

8: Clause 5, page 3, line 26, at end insert—

“(2) The regulator must within two years of this section coming into force carry out and publish an assessment of the benefits and costs of measures on improving the safety of people in or about buildings relating to—

(a) fire...

Moved by

Lord Stunell

8: Clause 5, page 3, line 26, at end insert—

“(2) The regulator must within two years of this section coming into force carry out and publish an assessment of the benefits and costs of measures on improving the safety of people in or about buildings relating to—

(a) fire...

I heard what the Minister had to say; it does not answer the concerns raised, so we wish to test the opinion of the House.

I heard what the Minister had to say; it does not answer the concerns raised, so we wish to test the opinion of the House.

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

9: Clause 11, page 5, line 18, at end insert—

“(2A) The regulator must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the committee includes—

(a) one or more residents of a higher-risk building who are disabled,

(b) a body that represents, supports or promotes the interests of any description of disabled...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

9: Clause 11, page 5, line 18, at end insert—

“(2A) The regulator must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the committee includes—

(a) one or more residents of a higher-risk building who are disabled,

(b) a body that represents, supports or promotes the interests of any description of disabled...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

10: Clause 12, page 6, line 15, at end insert—

“(1A) But regulations repealing section 9, 10 or 11 may be made only if the regulator has made a proposal to the Secretary of State for the making of such regulations (as to which see section 7(2)).”

Member’s explanatory statement

This...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

10: Clause 12, page 6, line 15, at end insert—

“(1A) But regulations repealing section 9, 10 or 11 may be made only if the regulator has made a proposal to the Secretary of State for the making of such regulations (as to which see section 7(2)).”

Member’s explanatory statement

This...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

12: Clause 20, page 10, line 36, at end insert—

“(1A) A statement under subsection (1) must, in particular, include information about the regulator’s engagement with residents of higher-risk buildings who are disabled.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that a statement of the regulator’s engagement with residents etc must include...

Moved by

Lord Greenhalgh

12: Clause 20, page 10, line 36, at end insert—

“(1A) A statement under subsection (1) must, in particular, include information about the regulator’s engagement with residents of higher-risk buildings who are disabled.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that a statement of the regulator’s engagement with residents etc must include...