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National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language)

I have no doubt that the Select Committee will review the amended draft LCO when it is produced. Notwithstanding what the Secretary of State says, I have no doubt that if the Select Committee considers it appropriate, it will ask for the opportunity for further scrutiny. I understand that he is concerned about adhering to a timetable, but I nevertheless echo what my hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham said: this is legislation, and it is right that it should be properly scrutinised and that we should give it all the attention it requires. To conclude, I believe that the draft LCO is in considerably better shape than when it arrived with the Select Committee. That improvement is a vindication of the Select Committee’s work. Those who doubt the worth and the use of the Select Committee in scrutinising legislation should have regard to what we have achieved on this occasion. I am proud to be a member of that Select Committee and I am proud of this piece of work. I look forward to the amended draft LCO that will be produced by the Secretary of State and to giving it further consideration with my colleagues on the Committee.