Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

Following my suggestion about putting clauses 265 and 268 together, can the Minister explain why subsection (2) says:

''An order under subsection (1) may, in particular''

do various things? The Government seem to be saying, ''Let's protect our opportunities.'' My understanding was that the clause is about supplementary, incidental and consequential changes, which are to do with the interrelationship between one Bill and another, and the timetables, which I entirely understand. In that case, the words ''in particular'' are not necessary and the provisions should be limited. There is no need for those words in any event, because clause 265 deals with the general power to do such things. The clause is meant to be specific, but those two words give a second opportunity to cover general matters, which are dealt with in clause 265. That seems to be unnecessary.

In general, the distinction between clauses 265 and 268 is that whereas clause 265 is about other powers in the Bill, clause 268 is free-standing. However, both can be about transitional provisions. Since we have said that we would consider the two together, I shall reflect on the point that the hon. Gentleman raised about the words, ''in particular''.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 268 ordered to stand part of the Bill.