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Pensions Bill

I am glad that the Minister added that last tiny paragraph. I, too, express my gratitude and that of my noble friend Lady Noakes—who was here very briefly, but has now vanished again—to both Ministers for their tolerance over eight days. Of course, we have not really had eight days; I estimate that we have probably had about six and a quarter days, but I have not done the sums. I extend my thanks to all Members of your Lordships’ House who must have felt at various moments that when they came into the Chamber they were watching paint drying. I assure them that our discussions on this Bill have been very serious and have had profound effects, as will the remaining stages.