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Baroness Walmsley: I thank the Minister for what was probably the clearest and most positive reassurance about local authorities that she has given during our debate on the Bill. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

The Lord Bishop of Blackburn: I thank the Minister for her generous reply and for the Ascension Day present that I eventually got. I am most grateful.

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Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

[Amendments Nos. 136 and 137 not moved.]

Clause 30 agreed to.

Lord Davies of Oldham: I beg to move that the House do now resume.

Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.

House resumed.

        House adjourned at six minutes past eleven o'clock.


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