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Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

In the constraints of the situation my noble friend’s remarks are very helpful, but does he accept that some of us are disappointed that we wanted strongly to support and applaud what we thought would be discussed, but now find that that issue is not before the Committee, and we have been denied the opportunity to table an amendment of our own? That is very unfortunate, and I hope that the Government will take consultation between now and Report all the more seriously. I am sure that the Minister will do so. I mean that with no House of Lords hyperbole whatsoever. There is no Minister who takes his responsibilities to this House more seriously. I am sure that he will consult fully before Report.