Serious Crime Bill [HL]

Again, my Lords, I thank the Minister for that response, which I think I understand. I suspect that is as close as she will come to giving us an assurance that at least the historic title of Lord Chancellor will survive as one of the hats being worn by the Secretary of State for Justice, or whatever title he or she may carry. No doubt she will be putting in a job application for that position fairly soon, and we wish her all due luck with that. With that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 1 [Serious offences]: