Work and Families Bill

I am not sure whether new Members should always follow the Whips’ brief, because I am told by my hon. Friend the Member for Epping Forest, who is sitting on the Front Bench, that we certainly did not oppose all those measures. If the hon. Lady had been listening, she would have heard that I included some of those measures in my remarks. We opposed some, but not all. However, as Back Benchers have a limited time to make their contributions and as I wish to get home tonight, I will proceed.