Equality Bill [HL]

I am grateful to the noble Baroness who, though she has not satisfied me in any way, has at least addressed the matter with some courtesy and suggested that there is something in my argument. I seriously object to a Bill that is so vapid and empty of meaning. I have a good deal of sympathy with whoever becomes the chairman, because that unfortunate person will have little except straw with which to make bricks— and these days straw does not make very good bricks anyhow. Before I withdraw the amendment, I shall say how much I appreciated the way in which the noble Lord, Lord Lester, commented with characteristic generosity on what I said. I greatly appreciate it. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 78 not moved.]