Water Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 3)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:30 pm on 5 November 2003.

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Photo of Mr Paul Tyler Mr Paul Tyler Liberal Democrat, North Cornwall 4:30, 5 November 2003

It is an anomaly that Report stage does not include a report. Will the Minister report to us how many new clauses, amendments and schedules were not properly scrutinised in Standing Committee? Is it not the case that Committee stage proved to be more controversial and more detailed than was anticipated back in September?