Academies Bill [Lords]

In the large amount of time I have available, I would like to say that the Minister has explained a lot, and to be fair he has gone some way further than the Minister in the other place— Debate interrupted (Programme Order, 19 July). The Chair put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair (Standing Order No. 83D), That the amendment be made. Question negatived. The Chair then put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time (Standing Order No. 83D). Clauses 8 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clauses 11 to 13 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Schedule 1 agreed to. Clause 14 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 15 ordered to stand part of the Bill The occupant of the Chair left the Chair to report progress and ask leave to sit again (Programme Order, 19 July). The Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair. Progress reported; Committee to sit again on Monday 26 July.