My Lords, before we start the debate, I remind the Grand Committee that we started this group last month and that only those who were here at the start of the group should contribute. A list has helpfully been provided by the clerks, if any noble Lords would like to check it before contributing. However, I understand the expectation was that the debate was likely to resume with the Opposition’s contribution before the Minister’s response.
I apologise for the noble Baroness, Lady Freeman, who is unable to be here today.