I accept what the Minister says. This is an important, fundamental rule-of-law issue. We need to protect scientists going about their ordinary lives, and we need to protect their families and people with whom they do business. I accept that it is essential, in the interests of the freedoms of this country, that we protect them. Nevertheless, in drawing the right balance, it is important that people should be able to search for patents. I am grateful for his explanation. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Schedule 2, as amended, agreed to.

Schedule 3 agreed to.

Clauses 16 and 17 ordered to stand part of the Bill.