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Compensation Bill [HL]

I am overcome with largesse. First, I am very grateful to the Leader for bringing me and other members of the Grand Committee mince pies and I am very grateful to the Minister for conceding this point which has been troubling, not only me and my colleagues, but a number of people outside. Of course we will make ourselves available for such further discussions as are necessary as we seek to ensure that the right amendment is brought forward on Report. I am very grateful to the Minister for once again demonstrating that she has an open mind in order to bring about a satisfactory conclusion to these discussions. In those circumstances it may be for the convenience of the Committee if I indicate that I will not only not move Amendment No. 22, but that I will also not move Amendments Nos. 23, 76 and 106. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 22 to 24 not moved.]