Localism Bill

I cannot say that the explanation thrills me. What is proposed will create an immense amount of work and a very strong bias to go in a certain direction. Existing freedom of information legislation would enable the transparency to be maintained. I do not suppose that there will be any assistance from the Government in funding this work or, indeed, in creating the lists in the first place. It would be nice if the Government would consider removing this provision, thereby reducing the amount of work that will be necessary for overstretched local authorities to carry out. I might want to return to this subject later. Meanwhile, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 139 withdrawn. Amendment 139A not moved. Clause 77 agreed. Clause 78 : Notice of inclusion or removal Clause 78 : Notice of inclusion or removal Amendment 140 not moved. Clause 78 agreed. Clause 79 : Review of decision to include land in list Clause 79 : Review of decision to include land in list Amendments 140A to 141B not moved. Clause 79 agreed. Clause 80 : List of land nominated by unsuccessful community nominations Clause 80 : List of land nominated by unsuccessful community nominations Amendment 142 not moved. Clause 80 agreed. Clause 81 agreed. Clause 82 : Moratorium Amendment 142A Clause 82 : Moratorium Amendment 142A Moved by