§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Mr. David Hanson)I beg to move amendment No. 62, in page 30, line 3, leave out "Secretary of State" and insert "appropriate Minister".
Mr. Deputy SpeakerWith this it will be convenient to discuss Government amendments Nos. 63 to 66, 95 and 67.
§ Mr. HansonThe amendments represent minor modifications to the clause that simply extend the power of direction to enable the National Assembly to direct a local authority in Wales to take account of any code of practice published by the Care Council for Wales. They will create powers parallel to those already prescribed for England. Indeed, they are essential requirements. The hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr. Hammond) raised those issues in Committee. We gave a positive response and have tabled the amendments.
§ Amendment agreed to.