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Compensation Bill [HL]

I should like to accept the Minister’s offer to refer the matter to the Law Commission, since we have time. We have not mentioned it in this debate, but there is a Select Committee investigation going on into compensation culture; there is a great deal of activity going on at present. Against that backdrop, it would be very helpful to Members of the Committee, especially when we reach Report, if the Minister could advise us on the attitude of the Law Commission. The commission is at its best when it is guiding Ministers—especially the Minister responsible for the commission—who do not intend to amend the law but introduce amending legislation. It would be helpful if the Minister pursued the course of action that she has offered to the Committee, which I very much accept. As a result, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 13 not moved.] On Question, Whether Clause 1 shall stand part of the Bill?