The debate so far has made many good and important points, eloquently supported. I refer, in particular, to the proposals for amendment from my noble friend Lord Dearing, which I support wholeheartedly. They all refer to questions of the brand and standards. That is critical for any innovation that we...

The debate so far has made many good and important points, eloquently supported. I refer, in particular, to the proposals for amendment from my noble friend Lord Dearing, which I support wholeheartedly. They all refer to questions of the brand and standards. That is critical for any innovation that we...

Before the Minister finally sits down, will the powers conferred on the LSC, particularly in relation to principals, which are a different category, be different from the powers that can be exercised in the case of someone failing to operate as a competent accounting officer in the accounting officer line?...

Before the Minister finally sits down, will the powers conferred on the LSC, particularly in relation to principals, which are a different category, be different from the powers that can be exercised in the case of someone failing to operate as a competent accounting officer in the accounting officer line?...

I, too, want to speak to Amendment No. 43, relating to Clause 17(6). I shall not repeat the eloquent words of the noble Lord, Lord Dearing, as he has made a strong case. However, I want to make one comment and ask two or three questions. My first question has...

I, too, want to speak to Amendment No. 43, relating to Clause 17(6). I shall not repeat the eloquent words of the noble Lord, Lord Dearing, as he has made a strong case. However, I want to make one comment and ask two or three questions. My first question has...

I wish to underline that last point. The demography of our country is shifting significantly. As a consequence, unless there is significant immigration to the country, members of the community will need to work more years than currently they tend to do. I do not think simply of those who...

I wish to underline that last point. The demography of our country is shifting significantly. As a consequence, unless there is significant immigration to the country, members of the community will need to work more years than currently they tend to do. I do not think simply of those who...

I support this amendment. I shall not repeat the arguments that we have just heard, which I support, but I wish to make three other points. First, London is an immensely complex place. There is a need to deal with that complexity across different sections of the capital other than...

I support this amendment. I shall not repeat the arguments that we have just heard, which I support, but I wish to make three other points. First, London is an immensely complex place. There is a need to deal with that complexity across different sections of the capital other than...

I see the point of such a body having a declared set of objectives, and proposed sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) seem absolutely right and centre course. I see also the point of having a duty to co-operate with local authorities, in view of all that we have said about...

I see the point of such a body having a declared set of objectives, and proposed sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) seem absolutely right and centre course. I see also the point of having a duty to co-operate with local authorities, in view of all that we have said about...