Animal Welfare Bill

I agree. I took part in the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill as well as serving on the Standing Committee. I thank all Members who took part. One of the most interesting things was that Government Members probably talked for as long as Opposition Members, which must be unique. In doing so, I hope that we were able to make our points. No party can claim the monopoly of righteousness on this matter so it is right that Back Benchers should make proposals, even if we did not get them to exactly the point we wanted. However, the Government and my hon. Friend the Minister will want to continue that work in due course, and I hope that the measure makes progress and that a good Bill comes back from the Lords.