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Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2006

My Lords, I understand that. The authorised search officer who will undertake the search of freight vehicles has consequently been specifically included. I would be very happy to go back and ensure that this has been thoroughly dealt with. We looked at all the new officers who might fall foul and were relatively confident that all those who should be included had been included. I am getting vigorous nods to confirm that that is the position. Bearing in mind the concern of the noble Lord, Lord Avebury, I think it might be wise for us to check that and write to him to deal with the matter more comprehensively, so that we can assure him that what I have said, and the argument and basis on which the decision was made, is correct. It may be worth having belt and braces, which I cannot provide at this moment. Traffic wardens are not covered by the Act. The only wheel clampers who need to be licensed under the Act are those who immobilise, block in or tow away vehicles on private land and who charge a release fee for the return of the vehicle. They will be licensed, but the ordinary traffic warden—I do not mean to be disrespectful by suggesting that they are ordinary—would not be included. On that basis, I commend the order to the House. On Question, Motion agreed to.