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Employment Relations Bill
11:00 am
Mr Gerry Sutcliffe (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Employment Relations, Competition and Consumers), Department of Trade and Industry; Bradford South, Labour)
It is usual at this time for me to thank you, Mr. Forth, and Mr. Stevenson for chairing our proceedings so excellently. You have led us through difficult times, and the Committee is grateful for your advice and support. I also thank the Clerks, the Hansard reporters, the police and the attendants for their support in the work of the Committee throughout its deliberations.
I enjoyed the contributions of the hon. Member for Huntingdon, although I have not always agreed with them, which was evident. I would like to pass on my regard to the hon. Member for North-West Norfolk for leading on the Front Bench, and to the hon. Members for Weston-super-Mare and for Gordon for their work. I also thank my excellent colleagues and hon. Friends for their sterling work throughout the lifespan of the Committee. I am sure that on Report we will have further discussion and deliberation.