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In summary, the Government risk doing the exact opposite of what they intend. While I hope they see sense and heed the warnings that I have set out, Amendment 254 would become necessary if they insist on proceeding. It would require the Secretary of State to conduct, publish and lay before Parliament a comprehensive review of the real-world impact of their provisions on upward-only rent reviews, within 12 months. Given the uncertainty acknowledged in every major analysis produced by the industry, such a review is not only a responsible thing to do but essential. It would ensure transparency, accountability and the opportunity to avert lasting damage before it was done.