Public Bodies Bill [HL] Debate

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Lord Roberts of Llandudno

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London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [HL]

Public Bodies Bill [HL]

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Draft Defamation Bill
Monday 28th March 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Moved by
40: Schedule 4, page 18, line 6, leave out “Sianel Pedwar Cymru (“S4C”).”
Lord Roberts of Llandudno Portrait Lord Roberts of Llandudno
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I thank very much those who have taken part in our debates over a number of days. We have at least impressed on the Chamber the value of the Welsh language and how much it has been a part of our culture and our very personality. I feel that S4C is stronger after our debates.

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Hear, hear.

Lord Roberts of Llandudno Portrait Lord Roberts of Llandudno
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I am glad that those on the Front Bench agree. I would say that jaw, jaw is better than war, war. The discussions that we have had over many hours have resulted in concessions. I asked for eight assurances. I received seven. With that result from our discussions, I can claim a Liberal Democrat victory in this Bill; and I will.

We still have Third Reading, so if things seem to be getting a little difficult, we can always bring it back then. For today, I beg leave to withdraw my amendment.

Amendment 40 withdrawn.
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