Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Lab)

I sincerely apologise to the Minister for my location here today. In studio terms, I have accidentally ended up on the B-side, not the A-side.

My Lords, I declare my interest, as in the register, as the proud outgoing chair of UK Music, the umbrella body for the British music industry. I am sure I do not have to tell my noble friend that the

My Lords, this is a modest Bill but a useful one. It makes a small procedural change to the Licensing Act 2003 that will allow the Government to act more swiftly and sensibly when communities wish to

My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee. Unless, therefore, any no

That the order of commitment be discharged.

My Lords, this has been a good-natured, thoughtful and very convivial debate. I am grateful for all contributions made today. The noble Baroness, Lady Monckton of Dallington Forest, and the noble Lord