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