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Pensions Bill

Perhaps I may also say, on behalf of my colleagues, how grateful we are to the Minister. He has endless patience and is always willing to assist—where he can. That is an important subclause to that sentence. I am lost in admiration at the way that he deals with voluminous briefs; in another life, he will have a career as a speedreading tutor. Finally, the accessibility and professionalism of the Bill team is much appreciated by all and that has made the past eight days a positive pleasure, as far as these things can ever be a pleasure. I thank the Minister and his team. On Question, amendment agreed to.