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Equality Bill [HL]

I am again grateful to the noble Baroness and the noble Duke, the Duke of Montrose, for tabling the amendment. It is of course right that the definition for charities in Scotland used in Clause 79 should be updated to reflect the Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. We believe that the Act is expected to receive Royal Assent in the near future—it is not quite there yet. It will come into force before the Bill. I would therefore very much have liked to have accepted the amendment without change, but I am advised that further consideration needs to be given to the exact wording that should be used. I will therefore ensure that a government amendment is tabled at the earliest opportunity to achieve the same effect. I would therefore be grateful if the noble Baroness would consider withdrawing her amendment, with my assurance that we will return to the issue and ensure that it is in good order.