Government of Wales Bill

My Lords, I thank noble Lords who have spoken. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Henley, for his support. As he said, there is very little difference between my amendment and his. We believe that it is necessary to do this. I understand what the Minister said, and there is no doubt that at the moment the situation is very equable and people are getting on and are ensuring that there is a Member from each party. I think it is—na&-uml;ve is probably the wrong word to use, but who knows what will happen in future as far as the commission is concerned? I think it is appropriate to divide the House on this and put into place what is a fact already. It is right and proper to have Members of different political parties on the commission by right. Therefore, I wish to test the opinion of the House. On Question, Whether the said amendment (No. 11) shall be agreed to? Their Lordships divided: Contents, 194; Not-Contents, 133. [Amendment No. 12 not moved.] Clause 29 [Composition of committees]: