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Children and Young Persons Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his reply, but it is not very adequate. What has changed between 2004 and now? Four years were adequate in 2004; other than the fact that the department has not got around to issuing the regulations, what has changed? It seems to us on these Benches that an extra year gives it two years from now to get such a scheme up and running. In 2004, during the passage of that Bill, it was decided to set up a registration scheme. I do not see why the Government are now running away from that same scheme. It seems to us perfectly reasonable. I will withdraw the amendment for the moment, but we may well bring it back on Report. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 31 agreed to. [Amendment No. 101 not moved.] Clauses 32 and 33 agreed to.