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Manchester City Council Bill [Lords](By Order)

I assure my hon. Friend that all the points made in today's debate will be drawn to the researchers' attention. We are asking them to build the evidence base—to take a look across England and Wales at what powers are already available and whether they need to be changed. It will then be for the Government to reflect on the evidence that Durham university collects. I have no doubt that there will be continuing interest in the House both on what is drawn out as a result of that research work and on how we go forward if there is indeed a case for further action.