Member

Finally, I turn to the definition of “relevant local planning authority”. To be clear, adding further types of authority to this definition does not affect who should take into account a neighbourhood priorities statement. This is because the definition applies only for the purposes of the duty to publish neighbourhood priorities statements. For this purpose, we believe that the existing definition is adequate and captures authorities from which the public are already seeking information on neighbourhood planning. With these reassurances, I hope that the noble Lord will withdraw his amendment.