Equality Bill

First, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness. I hasten to reassure her that it was, as I pointed out, only a probing amendment. We are well aware of the importance of the private hire vehicle industry, which plays a critical part in making the necessary provision available. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, and the noble Baroness, Lady Wilkins. I too am very pleased indeed that the Government are minded to accept Amendment 120A. So far as the other comments of the noble Baroness are concerned, I think that was a very helpful outline. I warmly welcome her undertaking and in all the circumstances beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 120 withdrawn. Amendment 120A Moved by