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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

My Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply, which gives all the right signals in terms of the kind of scheme that would be included. Of course, I was trying to prejudge the consultation to a degree, but I elicited a response from the Minister that is helpful. Having reached the last amendment dealing with the licensing and levy in Part 2, I must say that an awful lot of weight is now being borne on the consultation. On many occasions replying to groups of amendments today, the Minister has relied on the efficacy and fairness of that consultation to business, particularly, but also to residents and local authorities. I hope that she gets it right because it is of huge significance that the balance and outcome of that consultation are fair. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 241T withdrawn. Amendments 241U to 241X not moved. Clause 136 agreed. Clauses 137 to 139 agreed. Clause 140 : Amendments of the Licensing Act 2003 Clause 140 : Amendments of the Licensing Act 2003 Amendment 241Y not moved. Clause 140 agreed. Clause 141 agreed. Amendments 242 to 244 not moved. House resumed. Clause 142 : Demonstrations in vicinity of Parliament: repeal of SOCPA 2005 provisions Amendment 244ZZA Moved by