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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

My Lords, we have had a fascinating debate. It is nearly 10 o’clock and I have not eaten yet, as indeed will be the case for most noble Lords. We have a lot to reflect on before the Report stage, as indeed will many organisations outside this House which have been in contact with Members. Before I withdraw the amendment, I should say that I remain slightly confused about the public interest. That is where the suspicion may well lie, and as I understand it, explanations as to what constitutes the public interest in particular cases are not published. With that in mind, the responses of the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, to my interventions may well be of interest to a number of organisations. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 245 withdrawn. Amendments 245A to 246 not moved. Clause 155 : Orders and regulations Clause 155 : Orders and regulations Amendments 247 to 249 not moved. Clause 155 agreed. Clauses 156 and 157 agreed. Clause 158 : Commencement Amendment 250 Clause 158 : Commencement Amendment 250 Moved by