New Clause 8 - Non-public sector provision of services

Part of Offender Rehabilitation Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 2:15 pm on 3 December 2013.

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Photo of Elfyn Llwyd Elfyn Llwyd Shadow PC Spokesperson (Wales), Plaid Cymru Westminster Leader, Shadow PC Spokesperson (Constitution), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Home Affairs), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Justice), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Defence), Shadow PC Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) 2:15, 3 December 2013

Further to that point of order, Mr Robertson. I associate myself with what the hon. Member for Darlington has just said. This Committee began in a situation where there were two warring factions and, in fact, we conclude with two warring factions, but at least the discussion was not exactly warlike. It has been an interesting, thought-provoking process and—if I may  respectfully say so—an example of how a Public Bill Committee should be conducted, under your able chairmanship and that of your colleague, Ms Dorries.

There have been deep divides, yet the debates have been held in a proper spirit. If I may speak briefly about the Minister as well, he has tried to engage with each debate as they have come along. That is not always the case, alas, with some Ministers. With those few concluding  remarks, it would be overstating it to say that being on the Committee has been a pleasure—let us not get carried away—but it has been an enriching experience.