---

Postal Services Bill [HL]

My Lords, if we want consumers to have confidence in any evolving service, we should be ensuring that the levels of protection available to them are maximised. As I said, I fully understand that the legislation is drafted in such a way as to provide options, but I still believe that one clear way of demonstrating to service users that they are being fully considered in the passage of this Bill is to accept these three amendments and remove the discretion that is currently attached to consumer protection. However, I go some way towards accepting the Minister’s statement and, at this stage, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 64 withdrawn. Amendments 65 and 66 not moved.