Member

I am grateful to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee for its scrutiny of the powers in the Bill and its conclusion that nothing needs to be drawn to the attention of this Committee. I hope that I have been able to provide further clarity and assurance on the purpose of the Bill in order to enable the withdrawal of Amendment 1 and that my explanation of Clause 1 will enable noble Lords to agree to it standing part of the Bill. It is the clause we need to provide the permanent support in business rates for which the high street has been calling.