Childcare Bill

If the omission had not been spotted and the amendment had not been tabled, this is the kind of change that the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill could properly deal with. The Government would be well advised to ensure that such a change would be covered by that Bill. The Minister ought to congratulate the person who spotted the omission. On Government amendment No. 17, it is right to pay tribute to those who advise the Minister and are involved in the drafting of the Bill. When a Bill proposes amendments to nine Acts, things are as complicated as they can be, especially in relation to consequential changes. Those who do that work deserve praise. The work is not as exciting as some of the policy changes and arguments, but detailed attention to what is in a Bill does matter.