Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

I, too, welcome the passing of the Bill, which is timely and helps to put matters on a statutory footing. Also, it helps to improve the whole process of better regulation in the sector. I am particularly pleased the Minister of State has taken on board so many of my party's amendments and compliment him on doing so. While we were less fortunate in regard to our amendments on issues such as humanism and human rights, perhaps these are subjects that can be reviewed in the future.

I pay tribute to the work done behind the scenes on this Bill by members of the Labour Party and by external organisations who have been helpful and forthcoming with their advice. I thank the Minister of State and his staff for the work and effort they put into this Bill, which we all wish well.