§ 3.3 p.m.
§ Read a third time.
§ Lord Stone of BlackheathMy Lords, I beg to move that the Bill do now pass. In moving the Motion, I wish to thank those from all sides of the House who have contributed to the discussion. It has been an interesting initiation into the workings of the House, and certainly not as straightforward as I had imagined.
The noble Lord, Lord Kimball, taught me much about the interplay between business in this House and in another place. I shall know another time to look both ways, even when crossing what appears to be the quietest of country roads!
The noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, has not only given us the benefits of her magisterial experience but also called on the juridical experience of close friends and helped me understand more about the processes of this House. I believe the Bill will now significantly improve the legal framework for the regulation of pesticides in the UK. I commend it to the House.
§ Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(Lord Stone of Blackheath)
§ On Question, Bill passed, and returned to the Commons with an amendment.