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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

Everything else the Minister said would gladden the heart of Sir Humphrey because she defended the indefensible brilliantly. There is no doubt that when you create more bodies you create more bureaucracy; that is a sad fact of life. We would like to reflect on this important debate, which has been an excellent opportunity to air concerns. I hope the Minister will take time to consider all the points she has not had an opportunity of responding to because there were a whole series of questions which she has not had time to deal with today. Undoubtedly we will return to the subject on Report. In the meantime, I beg leave to withdraw. Amendment 144 withdrawn. Amendment 145 not moved. Clause 58 agreed. Amendment 146 withdrawn. Amendment 146A not moved. Schedule 3 : The Young People's Learning Agency for England Amendments 146B to 146E not moved. Schedule 3 agreed. Clause 59 : Provision of financial resources Amendments 147 to 149 not moved. House resumed.