My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. It may not have appeared so, but I am somewhat excited about this measure. It is not just the notion of IT programmes which interests and excites me—they do not—but as someone who has declared an interest as an owner, investor and someone who works in small businesses, I may well get to use this system. I am enthusiastic in that regard. It is not my concern about the speed or, in a sense, the relative level of difficulties. I am more than aware of the difficulties that will be faced—especially by HMRC, with its current system. However, what is important to understand about this measure is the opportunities that it provides and the ambition that it demonstrates.
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It is important not to underestimate this rather simple and rudimentary task, even though there is a degree of complexity on the establishment of businesses and the registration of documents. If we can get Companies House, HMRC and—who knows?—even others working together, there are some tremendous opportunities ahead which government, as a market-maker and enabler, can deliver if we can get these sorts of things right. It is important to see it in that context: we are highly supportive of the ambition and would like to drive in more than is presently on the table. Those sorts of things are what set the right level of ambition, give us a sense of confidence and amplify the message of the Bill itself—that we are doing more for small businesses. We may well return to this, not just because of my excitement but because the opportunity here is quite strong. However, I beg leave to withdraw my amendment at this stage.