Localism Bill

The noble Baroness said that, as usual, I would speak a great deal tonight. In fact, I think it is the first time in five years. The Committee will have to have some patience, I fear. Amendment 178B had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List. Clause 145 agreed. Schedule 15 agreed. Clause 146 agreed. Amendment 178C not moved. Clauses 147 and 148 agreed. Clause 149 : Limits on indebtedness Clause 149 : Limits on indebtedness Amendment 178D not moved. Clause 149 agreed. Amendment 178DA not moved. Clauses 150 to 156 agreed. Amendment 178DB had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List. Schedule 16 : Transfer of functions from the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords to the Homes and Communities Agency Schedule 16 : Transfer of functions from the Office for Tenants and Social Landlords to the Homes and Communities Agency Amendments 178DC to 178E not moved. Schedule 16 agreed. Clause 157 agreed. Amendments 178EA to 17EB not moved. Schedule 17 : Regulation of social housing Schedule 17 : Regulation of social housing Amendments 178F to 178G not moved. Schedule 17 agreed. Clause 158 : Housing complaints Clause 158 : Housing complaints Amendments 179 to 181ZA not moved. Clause 158 agreed. Clause 159 agreed. Clause 160 : Transfer of functions to housing ombudsman: supplementary Clause 160 : Transfer of functions to housing ombudsman: supplementary Amendment 181A not moved. Clauses 160 agreed. Clause 161 agreed. Amendments 181B and 181C Moved by