HL Deb 23 July 2002 vol 638 cc252-3

14BB In subsection (4), after "Wales" insert—

  1. "(a) otherwise than in the exercise of functions, relating to education, or
  2. (b)"

14BC in subsection (5), after first "Wales" insert "and falling within subsection (2)(a)(i) or (ii) or (3)(a) or (b)"

14BD In subsection (6), after "Wales" insert "and falling within subsection (2)(a)(i) or (ii)or (3)(a) or (b)"

14BE In subsection (6), leave out "the advice" and insert "any advice"

Baroness Ashton of Upholland

My Lords, I beg to move Amendments Nos. 14BB to 14BE, as amendments to Amendment No. 14B.

Moved, That Amendments Nos. 14BB to 14BE, as amendments to Amendment No. 14B, be agreed to.—(Baroness Ashton of Upholland.)

Baroness Blatch

My Lords, it is true to say that head teachers and governors up and down the country will not forgive us in this House for failing to support their heartfelt cry to ask the Secretary of State to accept a duty to reduce bureaucratic burdens on schools. Nevertheless, something on the face of the Bill is better than nothing at all. Therefore, we will not oppose these amendments, nor will we oppose the substantive amendments. However, as the noble Baroness has predicted, we shall be watching and waiting.

On Question, Motion agreed to.