Employment Bill
4:30 pm
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge, Conservative)
On a point of order, Mr. Benton. During the Committee's previous deliberations, the Government made it clear through the Minister that they intend to table substantive new clauses on a new issue. It is generally accepted that they will be discussed on the last day that the Bill is programmed to be in Committee. May I ask the Government, through you, Mr. Benton, to ensure, as a courtesy to the Committee, that the new clauses are tabled by the end of this week? Bodies outside this place will want to comment on the substantive issue and to interface with the Committee. If we are to consider the new clauses, discuss them with outside bodies and table amendments that are unstarred for consideration on Tuesday 22 January, it will be necessary to see them by the end of this week.