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Offender Management Bill

My Lords, I thank everyone who has spoken in the debate tonight. I really appreciate the support that noble Lords on all sides of the House have given me at this time of night, and I thank them very sincerely. I am a little surprised, but delighted, by what the Minister has said. Obviously he has agreed to consider whether more assurances can be given. If I can help in that process, I will be delighted to do so. I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Dholakia, that it would be helpful to the whole House if we could know what was happening as soon as possible. In that spirit, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.