Clause 76 - Codes of practice
Criminal Justice and Police Bill
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Amendment proposed: No. 260, in page 63, line 10, leave out paragraph (a).—[Mr. Heald.]

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Mr Charles Clarke (Minister of State, Home Office; Norwich South, Labour)

I urge my colleagues to vote against the amendment if it is not withdrawn. It would undermine the whole purpose of clause 76, which is to provide a more straightforward mechanism for changes to the codes.

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Mr Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire, Conservative)

A fuller explanation is required from the Minister and, given that he has not been willing to give one, I shall not withdraw the amendment.

Question put, That the amendment be made:—

The Committee divided: Ayes 4, Noes 7.

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Division number 31 - 4 yes, 7 no

Voting yes: Crispin Blunt, James Gray, Nick Hawkins, Oliver Heald

Voting no: Adrian Bailey, Paul Clark, Charles Clarke, John Grogan, Stephen McCabe, Siobhain McDonagh, Gerry Sutcliffe

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Question accordingly negatived.

Clause 76 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

It being One o'clock, The Chairman adjourned the Committee without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.

Adjourned till tomorrow at five minutes to Ten o'clock.

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