Local authorities told the Committee that reporting every two years was “an appropriate starting point” but also argued the approach needs to be light-touch, rather than overly burdensome, flexible and with an “understanding that, after the initial two years, we may only see small incremental moves forward, even if we are heading in the right direction”.iRural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee, Official Report, 9 February 2022, col. 50
The Committee notes that section 11 is the only oversight provision for relevant authorities set out in the bill.