Member

Before I close, I must turn to a number of substantive amendments that the Government propose to the Bill, starting with a further change to the NSIP regime. We have already included an ambitious package of reforms in the Bill that will deliver a faster and more certain consenting process for critical infrastructure. As part of our mission to speed up the process overall, it is critical that examinations are focused and efficient and that examining authorities continue to report to the Secretary of State within the regime’s statutory timeframes. Following feedback from stakeholders and a review of recent examinations, we are making an amendment with a view to reinforcing best practice in examinations already adopted by some examining authorities.