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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

My noble friend has made a number of detailed points on the amendment, which I understand. I am prepared now to undergo a seminar by my noble friend when he has read Hansard but the important point is that the Government have acknowledged that this amendment is deserving of some thought. I am grateful for that and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 233A withdrawn. Schedule 14 : Police: complaints Schedule 14 : Police: complaints Amendment 234 not moved. Schedule 14 agreed. Clause 97 : Interpretation of Police Act 1996 Clause 97 : Interpretation of Police Act 1996 Amendments 234ZZA to 234ZZD not moved. Clause 97 agreed. Clause 98 : Amendments of the Interpretation Act 1978 Clause 98 : Amendments of the Interpretation Act 1978 Amendment 234ZZE not moved. Clause 98 agreed. Clause 99 agreed. Schedule 15 : Police reform: transitional provision Schedule 15 : Police reform: transitional provision Amendment 234ZZF not moved. Schedule 15 agreed. Clause 100 agreed. Schedule 16 : Police reform: minor and consequential amendments Schedule 16 : Police reform: minor and consequential amendments Amendments 234ZA to 234BE not moved. Schedule 16 agreed. Amendment 235 Moved by