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Further Education and Training Bill [HL]

I should like to say a few words in support of the arguments put forward by the right reverend Prelate. It is strange that where the Bill states that its purpose is to do this, that and the other—one of which is to make provision for institutions within the further education sector—it is not possible within the scope of this legislation to deal with the issues raised here. I agree that most of it is about financial and technical matters. But, as I read it, the purpose of the Bill should enable this to be covered. It is not a case of the faith groups versus the rest. At Second Reading, I was particularly impressed, and said so, that the humanists are on the list. This is not about religion, it is about the well-being of the whole human being. It would be a pity if this could not be considered because it is outside the scope of the Bill.