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It does something more, which is equally valuable and important. It underlines and embeds the role of your Lordships’ House in discussing and designing the next stage of what is, after all—if I may say so politely to the other place—our House. This amendment is that rare thing, a win-win. It is a win for our House in influencing what should be done, and it will, if accepted, be a win for our Leader in helping to get things done. At the same time, in proposed new subsection (4), it gives an absolute veto on the proposals from the Select Committee if the Government and the other place do not like them. It does not give absolute power to your Lordships’ House; it gives an immense influence and ability to advise.