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Lord Henley: Before my noble friend responds, and as the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner, made reference to what I take it was a reactionary element behind my noble friend, perhaps I may make one or two comments. I am completely and utterly confused about the purpose of new Section 29C. Furthermore, as the noble Lord, the Government and the noble Lord, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, so glibly accept its removal, I fail to understand why the noble Lord included it at all.
However, having listened to the wise words of all Members who said that it obviously must be removed, I would like to read carefully what has been said by my noble friend and by the noble Lords, Lord Lester and Lord Faulkner. I may return to the matter at a later stage. I accept that the noble Lord will allow the provision to be removed at this stage, but if I find further problems I reserve the right to table an amendment at a later stage should that be necessary.
Baroness Buscombe: I hear what my noble friend Lord Henley says. That said, I have heard the opinions of other Members of the Committee. Given the overwhelming support for the amendment I have decided to move quickly and test the opinion of the Committee.
On Question, amendment agreed to.
Clause 1, as amended, agreed to.
House resumed: Bill reported with an amendment.
Milford Haven Port Authority Bill [HL]
Reported from the Unopposed Bill Committee with amendments.
- House adjourned at eleven minutes before ten o'clock.
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