Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

My Lords, our procedural rules do not allow me to test colleagues on whether they have followed the fine detail of the noble Lord’s response, for which I thank him. As regards Amendment 169A, I hope that the Government will consult the industry on the new version given that there will be a relatively short time before the change is made if the Commons accepts the amendment which the Government bring forward. I do not refer to this situation as an example but one sometimes finds that, as regards a lot of consultation, a decision is made to do something at the last minute and the opportunity is not taken to ensure that that responds to the points that have been raised. However, I am grateful for the noble Lord’s response. If there is anything more that he feels it would be helpful to convey in writing on the relevant amendment to reassure the Law Society of Scotland, I hope that he will drop me a note about that, which can be passed on. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 169ZA withdrawn. Clause 137 : Adjudication costs Amendment 169A not moved.