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I will not as I have only seconds left. I hope that as many Members as possible will feel that they can support the legislation.

Not for the first time, I entirely agree with my hon. Friend. He summed up in that intervention two of the critical points in the Bill.

I know, given the nature of the debate on this Bill, that a number of colleagues would like to intervene; I will try to answer questions bri

It is specifically the case that public bodies, including the local government pension scheme and local authorities, should not be taking de

I am afraid that my right hon. Friend is absolutely correct.

With respect to the hon.

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am grateful for the opportunity to move the Third Reading of this Bill.

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am grateful for the opportunity to move the Third Reading of this Bill.

I know, given the nature of the debate on this Bill, that a number of colleagues would like to intervene; I will try to answer questions bri

With respect to the hon.