"My Lords, these regulations come about as a consequence of a consultation. Unusually, it was only a four-week consultation, which is not unprecedented but surprising, especially recognising that it happened in November. It closed in December, and here we are in July debating these regulations. I appreciate that it may …..." Baroness Coffey - View Speech
"I asked the Minister two specific questions about the number of rural households affected by this change. I appreciate that he may not have that number to hand but I am very happy for him to write to me. The other question I asked was about the performance—what these changes …..." Baroness Coffey - View Speech