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Motion E1 was tabled by my noble friend Lady McIntosh of Pickering. It and the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, highlight the practical and regulatory burdens around low-hazard reservoirs. My noble friend Lady McIntosh’s expertise on water management is well known and respected, and her determination to ensure proportionate regulations has been welcomed throughout the Bill’s passage. The amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, complements this, reinforcing a balanced approach that would protect communities while avoiding unnecessary procedural delays. I also acknowledge my noble friend Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, whose Motion B1 seeks to ensure that regulatory changes are implemented with care, transparency and parliamentary oversight. Together, these amendments reflect a shared concern. The drive to streamline regulation should not compromise local communities, environmental safeguards or the robustness of the planning process.