National Insurance Contributions Bill

As the Minister knows, we all keep files of cuttings from Hansard for use at later dates. That was an extremely helpful statement by him, which I am sure that I can keep in a safe place for use if it were ever decided that the Treasury wished to extend beyond what most normal people might have thought was covered by the 2 December Statement. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 5 agreed to. Clause 6 [Agreements and joint elections: Northern Ireland]: [Amendment No. 33 not moved.] Clause 6 agreed to. Clause 7 [Disclosure of contributions avoidance arrangements]: