Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL]

Amendments
to be moved
in committee

[Supplementary to the Marshalled List]

After Clause 6

THE EARL OF LISTOWEL

36A*

Insert the following new Clause—

“Homelessness and housing need: review

(1)     Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State shall
order a review of the advantages and disadvantages of placing a duty on
combined authorities to reduce the numbers of homeless children and
families in housing need in their area.

(2)     The Secretary of State shall lay the report of the review under subsection (1)
before both Houses of Parliament.”

36B*

Insert the following new Clause—

“Affordable housing: review

(1)     Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State shall
order a review of the advantages and disadvantages of giving combined

authorities—

(a)   responsibility for affordable housing in their area, and

(b)   associated borrowing powers.

(2)     The Secretary of State shall lay the report of the review under subsection (1)
before both Houses of Parliament.”

Prepared 19th June 2015