Clause 51 - Powers of police civilians
Anti-social Behaviour Bill
5:00 pm
Ms Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset and North Poole, Liberal Democrat)
I thank the Minister for his response. We have been over this ground before, but our concerns remain. We would prefer accredited officers to be employed by the local authority and the police through a mechanism that would tie them in. If that were case, we would not have all sorts of people issuing penalty notices. It is generally sensible to make use of community support officers on minor issues, which give so much irritation in the community.
Amendment agreed to.
Amendment made: No. 184, in
clause 51, page 38, line 22, leave out 'that subparagraph' and insert 'subparagraph (2)(b)'.-[Mr. Bob Ainsworth.]
Clause 51, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Clause 52 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Further consideration adjourned.-[Mr. Heppell.]
Adjourned accordingly at fifteen minutes past Five o'clock till Thursday 22 May at ten minutes past Nine o'clock.