Legal Services Bill [HL]

I hope the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford, will forgive me for returning to the suggestion of a pilot scheme made by the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours. Before the Minister closes the door on that, as she appeared to suggest, perhaps we might explore another possibility—to respond to the representations that have been made to us all by organisations such as the AA. I have met Mr Molloy of the AA, who, as the Minister has just said, is very excited about the prospect of being able to offer legal services through alternative business structures. I have also met Mr Gulliford of the Co-operative movement, who is equally enthused. Citizens Advice would like also to explore these alternative business structures. Rather than have a geographical spread, would it not be possible to tell a small number of organisations—a select number who have shown enthusiasm and met the necessary qualifications—that they can be the first to test this concept? I am trying to explore whether the noble Lord’s suggestion is possible in a different way; perhaps the organisations could provide the pilot scheme. I hope the Minister will not rule it out.