Question on Further Education and Training Bill (Lords)
12th July 2007
Dr. Hywel Francis (Aberavon) (Lab): I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for drawing attention to the role of the Welsh Affairs Committee in this matter. In the light of this afternoon's debate, will he assure us that he will convey directly, through the Secretary of State, obviously, to the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning the nature of this debate and the strength of opinion throughout the House—the progressive consensus that was referred to earlier—in order to ensure that, if an Order in Council is forthcoming, it comes sooner, rather than later?
Huw Irranca-Davies: My hon. Friend makes a very good point, particularly regarding the progressive consensus. Yes, I can assure him that today's deliberations will be conveyed strongly and clearly to the First Minister and to Welsh Assembly colleagues.
