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Further Education and Training Bill [HL]

We have had a fascinating debate. I am most grateful to the Minister for listening so sympathetically to our amendments. We are not saying for one moment that they are perfect, but we are pleased that the Government have recognised the genuine concerns behind them. I also thank the Minister and the noble Baroness, Lady Warwick, for their kind comments. My honourable friends John Hayes and Boris Johnson in another place and I have worked very hard, as have many noble Lords, to resolve the polarised positions that Clause 19 engineered because we respected the arguments of both the colleges and the universities. It is now vital that we move forward constructively and through consultation. In that vein, I look forward to seeing the Government’s further reflections on articulation and progression proposals. For now, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 47 to 54 not moved.] Clause 19 agreed to. Clause 20 agreed to. Clause 21 [Consultation by governing bodies of further education institutions]: [Amendment No. 55 not moved.] Clause 21 agreed to. Clause 22 [Qualifications of principals of further education institutions]: On Question, Whether Clause 22 shall stand part of the Bill?