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Energy Bill

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass. I thank noble Lords for their contributions to this Bill. Clearly, a great deal of progress has been made. The Government have welcomed the scrutiny that the Bill has received in your Lordships’ House. The numerous amendments that I have brought today are a product of the debate that has taken place in your Lordships’ House and the other place. I have no doubt whatever that this is a vastly improved, significant Bill. I am most grateful to all noble Lords for their constructive approach. I do not think that I am supposed to do this but, since much of the work was done by my noble friends Lord Davies and Lord Bach, I should like to pay tribute to them. I should also like to thank the outstanding Bill team who have worked with all noble Lords and have played a significant role. Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.) On Question, Bill passed, and returned to the Commons with amendments.