Member

Today’s legislation could not be more important, so I thank the new ministerial team for their continued commitment to it and for their agreement to new clause 22 staying in the Bill. As so much in the Bill, however, implementation will be as important as the primary legislation on the statute book. I will therefore be grateful if the Secretary of State, when he winds up, could confirm when the Government will launch the consultation attached to the new clause? Exactly what will the Government consult on? What will be the exact date for commencement of this important provision?