New Clause 5
Serious Crime Bill
11:45 am
Vernon Coaker (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office; Gedling, Labour)
I am trying to give the hon. Gentleman the reassurance that he seeks. We need to consult with the various stakeholders that I have mentioned. We want to bring something back on Report that reflects the new clause but we need to do so in liaison and consultation with our stakeholders. Given that the Report stage might well be after the summer recess, the consultation will have to take place in that period. That is our aim. The specifics of the consultation will depend on the sort of central record that would be appropriate. It should not be overly bureaucratic and should achieve our aims and those of the hon. Gentleman. We commit to return to the issue on Report. With those assurances, I hope that the hon. Gentleman feels able to withdraw his—if I may say—useful new clause.