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We do not think it appropriate to mandate a specific review period in legislation, given that the need for a review will depend very much on local circumstances. We will, however, consider setting out further guidance on the circumstances when a review may be appropriate, either in national policy or in planning practice guidance. I hope I have given a clear explanation of that. I thank the Opposition Front Bench for the probing amendments, which are useful in enabling us to set out how this will work but, for all the reasons I have set out, I hope the noble Baroness will withdraw her amendment.