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Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2008

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her clear, if lengthy, explanation of the order. I have spoken last on this occasion because I feel rather humbled by so many ex-Welsh Ministers around the House, who have much greater knowledge of the issues than I have. Having read the brief debate held in another place, I am satisfied that the basic essence of this statutory instrument is to be applauded and agreed to. The honourable David Jones challenged the Minister in another place, Huw Irranca-Davies, about various costs and the question of how good will might be handled, and was answered satisfactorily by him. I do not feel the need to go on longer, except to say that we all appreciate that anything to do with mental health and its patients needs a soft and sensitive touch. I believe that the order will clarify the route that needs to be followed and make it simpler. From what I have been able to read, I do not see that there should be any cross-border problems and, in general, we on these Benches support the order.