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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

My Lords, I very much welcome the comments of the Minister about the Government’s reliance on the ACMD. I understand that the Government will respond positively to its advice. I also very much welcome her point about improving information to young people, particularly through festivals, and her recognition of the need for a full impact assessment of these bans before taking things further. I was interested to note that the Minister did not counter my figures on mephedrone—in other words, more people seemed to use it after the ban than before it. I look forward to further discussions with Ministers on this very important issue, although it is late in the evening for this discussion. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 244AB withdrawn. Clause 152 agreed. Schedule 17 : Temporary class drug orders Schedule 17 : Temporary class drug orders Amendments 244B to 244CA not moved. Schedule 17 agreed. Clause 153 : Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs Amendment 244D Clause 153 : Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs Amendment 244D Moved by