Commons Bill [HL]

I am most grateful to the Minister and I feel thoroughly satisfied. Since I came into the House some years ago, I have always believed that one of the purposes of taking part in detailed discussion on legislation is that one becomes educated and gains knowledge of all kinds of things one never previously knew. I am sure that when I read the Minister’s remarks they will contribute enormously to my education and to how these problems can be solved. I feel that I have bowled a fairly gentle dolly to the Minister. It was first hit for six by the noble Lord, Lord Williams, who said that it was impossible and that the legislation would be dreadful. It was then hit for six by the Minister, who said that it is already the law. I feel as though I have been hit for six but I am not sure whether it is square leg or long-on. However, on that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clauses 45 to 47 agreed to. Schedule 4 agreed to. Clause 48 agreed to. Schedule 5 [Repeals]: