Modern Slavery Bill. Committee stage seventh sitting (afternoon).

Clause 13 agreed to as amended, other amendments negatived on division (7 votes to 10). Schedule 1 agreed to. Clauses 14 and 15 agreed to. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clauses 16 to 34 agreed to, with clauses 20, 21, 26, 27, agreed to as amended. Clause 29 agreed to as amended, other amendment negatived on division (6 votes to 9). Amendment to clause 34 negatived on division (7 votes to 8). Clause 34 discussed with new clause 19 (Establishment of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner) agreed to. Clause 35, discussed with new clause 20 (General function and powers of Commissioner) under consideration when Committee adjourned. Written evidence reported to the House.