Member

If we are now talking about the things we have been talking about today, rather than the vague comments and assumptions within this Bill we owe it to the British people to pin down in greater detail what the Government really mean. Rather than franchising it out to this stand-alone company and then trying to abrogate responsibility, these matters should be handled by Ministers. They are matters that should be continually reviewed by both Houses of Parliament. Therefore, I hope that the Government will reflect on the amendments proposed by my noble friend Lord Lilley, which are made in the very best interests of everyone.