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Government of Wales Bill

I remain in a state of confusion. I do not believe that the Minister, with the greatest respect, has given an adequate explanation of this anomaly. I do not think it is enough to say it is in the Government of Wales Act already and therefore has to be carried over to this Bill because that is what we are here to do. We are here to look at what is wrong with the Government of Wales Act and to update it; to advance it and look at its machinery once more. While I seek to withdraw the amendment at this stage I shall certainly return to it on Report and, no doubt, we can further consider it then. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 not moved.] Clause 4 agreed to. Clause 5 [Extraordinary general elections]: [Amendments Nos. 11 to 13 not moved.] Clause 5 agreed to. Clause 6 [Voting at general elections]: [Amendments Nos. 14 and 15E not moved.] Clause 6 agreed to. Clause 7 [Candidates at general elections]: [Amendments Nos. 15F and 15G not moved.]