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Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords]

I was surprised to hear at the beginning of the Minister’s remarks that there is a new principle in the House that there is some time limit for the tabling of amendments to be reconsidered. I thought that the purpose of Report stage was for hon. Members to table amendments and to continue to probe and scrutinise the Government. I was therefore somewhat disappointed by the Minister’s remarks. However, her explanation was full and reassuring, and I am grateful to her for that. Despite my initial temptation to press an amendment on account of the Minister’s uncharacteristically ungracious remarks, I shall resist. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.