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Government of Wales Bill

It was a long intervention, but not that long. I think that it was an intervention rather than a speech. Perhaps I should have been urging the hon. Gentleman to give way. Mr. Benton, I do not wish to go out of order. Strictly speaking, we are starting to discuss the issues set out in clause 49. The Assembly would have the power to vote for a reduction in salary. As clause 49 makes clear, proceedings are laid out in the Bill that would have to be followed either to appoint or to remove the Counsel-General. I think that I have responded to the points raised adequately. I am conscious that we need to make progress, and I urge the hon. Gentleman to withdraw his amendment.