Welfare Reform Bill

When my colleague, Jim Murphy, spoke as a Minister, he spoke for the Government, which is on the record. In relation to the amendment on affirmative regulations, the noble Lord is right that his amendment probably did just cover Part 1, so it may have achieved what he wanted, although it is not consistent with our amendments. I am getting frowns from the Box behind me. It is correct. If the noble Lord was seeking just to cover Part 1, that is what the amendment did. Nevertheless, I would ask for it not to be moved, because we have identified the particular regulations which would require affirmative regulations, which is in accordance with the regulations of the Committee.