Clause 1
Autism Bill
4:15 pm
Cheryl Gillan (Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Wales; Chesham and Amersham, Conservative)
In the course of negotiations, the Government and the Ministers involved, who are present, have given the reassurances that we need and, indeed, made some great steps forward. I do not intend to speak at length or at all on clauses 1 to 3, if that is any help to the Committee.
Roger Gale (North Thanet, Conservative)
That is clearly helpful to the Committee. If the hon. Lady wishes to make any all-embracing remarks in relation to clauses 1 to 3, I am perfectly happy to allow her to do so.
Cheryl Gillan (Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, Wales; Chesham and Amersham, Conservative)
I am grateful, Mr. Gale, but I do not want to delay the Committee. I am pleased to put on record that the Government have responded correctly. If the Bill gets to the next stage, we shall have further opportunities on Report and Third Reading.