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Policing and Crime Bill

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. I am glad to hear that the Government share the desire for greater effectiveness and efficiency, which needs to be brought about by increased interoperability. I do not accept that my amendments would impede that. However, I am reassured by what he said about a shared objective. I hope that the Government will use their powers to increase the capacity of the police to operate on the basis of national standards, which is very important. On the basis of what the Minister has said, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 16 withdrawn. Clause 12 : Police procedures and practices Clause 12 : Police procedures and practices Amendment 17 not moved. Amendment 18 Moved by