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Work and Families Bill

I thank the Minister for his answer; it was as brief as my explanation of the amendment. At this stage I will seek leave to withdraw the amendment, but I may bring it back on Report. The noble Lord need not look too worried—I am sure that he will not be made redundant. It is a serious matter. The noble Lord said that 10 per cent is closer than 100 per cent, as has been rumoured—but it was a rumour from quite a few sources. That is why I put down 10 per cent, which sounded reasonable and close to what the Government might be thinking. In a sense, with the greatest respect to the Minister, it is a blank cheque until regulations and all the rest of it appear. He could hardly make it a negative statutory instrument; that would be completely impossible. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 14 agreed to. Clause 15 agreed to. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clauses 16 to 20 agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported without amendment.