Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I do not wish to be unhelpful either, but that is the guidance that I received. This is my first experience as a Whip taking a Bill through Committee. That is compounded by the fact that this Committee is not meeting on the Floor of the House. I understand that on the Floor of the House a debate is finished, and have experience of that. It may be a reflection on me that I have not managed the amendments better. Nevertheless, I have received guidance from the Chief Whip that, as was just read out, a Grand Committee session lasts between 2 pm and 6 pm.