Welfare Reform Bill

In which case, I am doubly grateful for the Minister’s response. I think that was clear in relation to the budgetary item, although I will read the record to make sure that my understanding is correct. However, I am sure that the tenor of his indications will be warmly and widely welcomed. It would be helpful, particularly for all those people who have been made very fearful by the original proposals, if those conclusions could be announced as soon as possible. In which case, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 86DD withdrawn. Amendments 86DE and 86DF had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List. Clause 83 agreed. Amendment 86E Moved by