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Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

I want to speak to Lords amendments Nos. 6 and 7, although they are not the most important issues in the Bill. The amendments affect clause 50. Lords amendment No. 6 would limit the extent of the provision to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. That would exclude Scotland. An explanation for that might have been given in the Lords; I am sorry that I did not check up on that. Will the Minister tell us whether that aspect of the provision is an oversight, or whether there is some reason why trials of this nature cannot take place in Scotland? If that information is not available this afternoon, I would be happy to accept a letter of explanation from him. Lords amendment No. 7 states:"Page 32, line 29, after ““Schedule 1”” insert ““(and section 8 and (Duration of non-jury trial provisions)(1) to (4) so far as relating to those amendments)””." It is reasonably clear what the first part does, and presumably it is all governed by the clause relating to the extent to which these trials may take place in certain parts of the United Kingdom. If it is clear to the Minister, perhaps he could give us an explanation, but if not, I would find it useful if he could write to me. This is a very technical point and it is beyond my comprehension.