Welfare Reform Bill

The noble and learned Lord withdrew his amendment and said that he had no choice in Grand Committee. Because of the time, I will also have to do that. We will come back on Report as we have not made the case, particularly about the duty and the need to respond to the annual report. Can I just say that it has been one heck of a learning experience for me? This is the first Bill I have worked on, and I shall take a moment’s indulgence to thank our leader. Being led by my noble friend Lord McKenzie is an extraordinary experience. In addition to thanking the Minister for his incredible patience at times, through him I thank the Bill team. They have been here night after night, day after day. We have had written briefings but also oral briefings—probably a bit above and beyond the call of duty. We thank them for that. Having said that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 114B withdrawn. Amendments 114C to 114G not moved. Schedule 13 agreed. Clause 137 agreed. Schedule 14 : Repeals Amendments 115 to 118 Schedule 14 : Repeals Amendments 115 to 118 Moved by