Enterprise Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:15 pm on 28 October 2002.

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Photo of Lord Hunt of Wirral Lord Hunt of Wirral Conservative 7:15, 28 October 2002

My Lords, I take note of the Minister's response to these amendments, especially the commitment that he would like to make about the commissioning of further research. There is widespread concern, which I recognise the noble Lord does not share, about the effects of these provisions—the lack of independent research, and the lack of any real consideration of the effect on consumer bankruptcies.

I note that the Minister has some contextual concerns about the amendment, but it is perfectly possible for him to seek to amend the proposed new clause in the other place should be choose to press his concern about the wording. However, such is the level of concern that I feel I must press Amendment No. 53. In the meantime, I beg leave to withdraw Amendment No. 48.