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Companies Bill [Lords]

I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention—he raised a point that I should have made. ““Significant”” is a significant word. The amendments that the Opposition have tabled would significantly weaken the Government’s objective. All that I am asking is that we tweak it a little to make it more positive. The new clause will not open the door to spurious legal challenges. Our amendments would achieve the right balance between rights and responsibilities. I hope that my right hon. Friend the Minister will consider new clause 4 and its aims seriously, and I look forward to her reply.