My Lords, I say first of all that I agree with every word that my noble friend Lady Blake said in her excellent speech, particularly that she is looking forward to the return of my noble friend Lady Liddell—so am I. After all, on this issue she is the master and I am the apprentice, as has been fairly obvious today.

The Minister has again given us a very detailed and helpful reply. However, what worries me slightly is that I still think it strange that those involved in the commercial operation of this—the CCSA members and the CCSA itself—have different interpretations of the draft of the Bill from the officials advising the Minister. I hope that, between now and Report, there can be some discussions to see whether all those in the industry accept the Minister’s explanations today. Otherwise, we can look forward to further amendments on Report. In the meantime, I withdraw my amendment.

Amendment 17 withdrawn.

Amendments 18 to 20 not moved.

Clause 2 agreed.

Clauses 3 to 6 agreed.

Clause 7: Power to grant licences

Amendment 21 not moved.

Clause 7 agreed.

Clause 8: Power to create licence types

Amendment 22 not moved.

Clause 8 agreed.

Clause 9: Procedure for licence applications

Amendments 23 and 24 not moved.

Clause 9 agreed.

Clause 10 agreed.

Clause 11: Conditions of licences: general