Member

My papers are out of order. I will not repeat what I said earlier. Amendment 243A, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, would add a new regulation-making power to the Bill to facilitate the database being used to signpost tenants to resources that would help them to understand their rights and how to access means of redress. The Government appreciate the need to provide tenants with clear guidance. We will publish a full suite of updated guidance on GOV.UK. This will allow tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities and help them to make informed decisions throughout their tenancy journey. We anticipate that the database may contain a user link to this guidance once it is published. Signposting tenants to resources does not, however, require a legislative footing. The Government would like to keep flexibility to create links with the database and other services in the way that best meets users’ needs. I therefore ask the noble Baroness to consider not pressing her amendment.