Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

I move amendment No. 14:

In page 13, subsection (1), line 39, after "to" to insert "and seek responses from".

This relates to the preparation and making of draft plans. Currently section 16 (1) states, "A housing authority shall prepare a draft of the housing services plan and shall send a copy of the draft housing services plan to [a list of bodies]." We are seeking to amend the subsection in order that a copy of the draft plan will be sent and responses sought. We want to say up front this is not about giving out information but about consultation and involving local communities and organisations in the preparation of the plan.