My Lords, I thank the Minister for his response, although it does not satisfy exactly the issues that we have raised. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, for saying that this

“draws a line under the past” and is a

“step in the right direction”.

It is a fairer process when those who are paying the bills have control of the bills.

We would not need this amendment if the Government had followed the Law Commission recommendations to move to a commonhold system now. This is a missed opportunity. That is why we have argued that this is a limited Bill. I wish that the noble and Lancastrian Lord had gone for the Lancastrian approach and been absolutely candid and answered the questions. In the meantime, I accept his reasoning and beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment 92 withdrawn.

Amendment 93 not moved.

Clause 96: Part 5: Crown application

Amendment 93A not moved.

Clause 96 agreed.

Clauses 97 to 103 agreed.

Schedule 11 agreed.

Clauses 104 to 108 agreed.

Schedule 12 agreed.