Clause 97 - Commencement

Part of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 12:15 pm on 5 July 2005.

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Photo of Eric Forth Eric Forth Conservative, Bromley and Chislehurst 12:15, 5 July 2005

Before I put the final question to the Committee, I thank all members of the Committee for conducting our proceedings so pleasantly and knowledgeably. That has added greatly to our deliberations. I add my appreciation to the Minister for the assured way in which he guided us through the   Bill—his first Bill but not, I am sure, his last. We are all grateful for that.

I thank Hansard for keeping up with us and, most of all, I thank the Committee Clerks. All Chairmen rely on them heavily and I probably more than most. They keep us on the straight and narrow and keep me relatively honest. For that I am very grateful.

Question put and agreed to.

Bill, as amended, to be reported.

Committee rose at twenty-three minutes past Twelve o'clock.