HC Deb 11 July 1975 vol 895 c971

Lords Amendment: No. 11, in page 8, line 30, leave out subsection (2) and insert: (2)An order made under subsection (1) above may apply generally or to a particular area or to protected sites in a particular category and may prescribe different minimum standards in relation to protected sites in different categories.

Mr. Tom King

I beg to move, That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said amendment.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

With this amendment we can discuss Lords Amendment No. 12, in page 8, line 32, leave out section (3) and insert: (3)The power of the Secretary of state to make orders under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument. (4)An order under subsection (1) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of parliament. (5)Any power of the Secretary of state to make an order under any provision of this section shall include a power to make an order varying or revoking any order previously made under that provision.

Mr. King

This amendment deals with a point which is of more direct concern to the Minister, namely, the order-making power. The problem is how to achieve flexibility in the different areas and to deal with a situation in which there are many standards and conditions for sites. This is applicable particularly in the distinction between what is acceptable as a retirement home of good standard for elderly people and what under the legislation might come within the definition of an approved gipsy site.

Question put and agreed to.

Subsequent Lords amendment agreed to.

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