My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Sharpe and the Minister for their comments in this short debate. In spite of the Minister’s comments—I particularly appreciate his comments on the five-day period—there is a principle at the heart of this, which is worth exploring between Committee and Report. For now, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment 24 withdrawn.

Amendment 25 not moved.

Clause 4 agreed.

Clause 5: Period for which statutory interest runs