New clause 3 - Fixed-term work: Northern Ireland
Employment Bill
11:15 am
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge, Conservative)
I do not wish to delay the Committee, because I know that many hon. Members wish to attend Question Time. I echo the Minister's sentiments. I am grateful to him for the constructive and serious way in which he dealt with
our proposed amendments. He answered our questions and dealt with the issues that we raised. Those outside bodies who have watched the proceedings will be grateful for that.
I thank you, Mr. Amess, and your fellow Chairmen, for the way that you chaired the Committee, allowing constructive but well-structured debate. I thank the Clerk for his assistance, which is particularly valued by Opposition Members, in tabling and putting in order amendments, and I also thank the staff of the House, the police and others who served the Committee.