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Childcare Bill

I thank the Minister for his full reply. I understand what the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, says about providers dragging their feet, but I do have some sympathy with what the Government are trying to do. Providers need to come to terms with complex issues that they may have not been involved in before. I thank the Minister for his reply about the regulations and full consultation, and for saying that they will be open to parliamentary scrutiny. He also made it clear that where groups are exempt, that will be spelled out. I am not sure why that cannot also happen for individual providers, but I accept his point on not wanting to single out any child. It would be wrong, and I take that on board. I am glad he has said he will consider what the noble Baroness has said with regard to it being the parents who will decide on an individual child being exempt, not the provider. In view of the hour, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 76 to 78 not moved.] Clauses 46 to 48 agreed to. Schedule 1 agreed to. Clause 49 [Inspections]: