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Postal Services Bill [HL]

How could anyone resist such an invitation? When my noble friend talks about meeting to discuss things, it gives me a chance to say something. On the previous amendment, a dear friend opposite, the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, said something about the brief that I received from the union. Other than getting some advice on some of the technical stuff about pensions, I do not get a brief; I wish I did. I wish that I could sit here and readily put my hands on briefs that somebody had prepared. I would like it on the record that I am working mostly on my own, but that some good friends have helped me with pensions technicalities. I will think carefully about sitting down for tea. If it was with the other fellow, I would probably say I would bring a long spoon, but that would be cheeky. For the moment, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 43 withdrawn Amendments 44 to 45A not moved.