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Social Security, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007

My Lords, that is a different point. Commissioner Rowland saw the possibility of getting an easement in a different area of the territory. That was identifying the synergy and was entirely positive. It is obvious that the Government think differently, and that is fine. There is a dispute not about the facts but about the consequences and whether we are walking away from an opportunity to make the claims of those who come from furth of the United Kingdom easier in terms of the habitual residence test. History will show whether the Minister is right or we on this side of the House are right. We have had a good discussion. I understand the position but I am not persuaded. I do not think it would do the House any service at this stage to do anything other than to withdrawthe Motion. I therefore beg leave to withdraw the Motion. Motion, by leave, withdrawn.