Clause 15 - Arrangements for the grant of approvals
Private Security Industry Bill [Lords]
12:30 pm
Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey, Liberal Democrat)
I do not want to undermine or undervalue the last statement. Tory satisfaction on the eve of the general election is something that we should all note; if only the hon. Gentleman's colleagues would admit to the same.
Obviously, I sought to amend the clause, but I have failed to do so. However, I may return to the matter with my hon. Friends, and I am grateful for the support of the hon. Member for Buckingham and his hon. Friends. It is clearly better to have this clause, which provides for the opportunity for approvals to be granted, than not to have the clause at all. A half loaf is better than no bread, which is why I shall not oppose the clause's standing part of the Bill.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 15 ordered to stand part of the Bill.