I thank all those who took part in the debate for the support that has been given— wholeheartedly in some instances and with some reservations in others. I am grateful for the debate that it generated. I am also grateful to the Minister for his helpful response. I wholly understand why he was not able to give a fuller response at this stage, and I welcome his reassurance that we will visit the matter between now and Report. This is an important amendment, as I endeavoured to make clear during the course of the debate. It is important in terms of the large number of claims which may result from the decision and in establishing once more the primacy of the Carltona principle in the way the Government work.

Amendment 154A not moved.

Clause 39: Tort, delict and fatal accident actions

Amendments 155 to 161 not moved.

Clause 39 agreed.

Schedule 8 agreed.

Schedule 9: Civil actions to which the 2008 Mediation Directive applies

Amendments 161A and 161B not moved.

Schedule 9 agreed.

Clause 40 agreed.

Schedule 10 agreed.

Clause 41: Police complaints

Amendments 162 to 165 not moved.

Clause 41 agreed.

Clause 42 agreed.