My Lords, briefly, thank you.

My Lords, briefly, thank you.

My Lords, I have three amendments in this group, relating specifically to the transitional arrangements that the Government intend to apply to existing venues, and to the length of licence that a local authority will be able to award to a venue. Amendment 42 was tabled in Committee. I have...

My Lords, I have three amendments in this group, relating specifically to the transitional arrangements that the Government intend to apply to existing venues, and to the length of licence that a local authority will be able to award to a venue. Amendment 42 was tabled in Committee. I have...

My Lords, I understand entirely the concerns of the noble Baronesses, Lady Miller, Lady Stern and Lady Howarth, that the victims of sexual abuse are not penalised, but instead are given the support that they need, which is absolutely right. I understand also the concern of the noble Baroness, Lady...

My Lords, I understand entirely the concerns of the noble Baronesses, Lady Miller, Lady Stern and Lady Howarth, that the victims of sexual abuse are not penalised, but instead are given the support that they need, which is absolutely right. I understand also the concern of the noble Baroness, Lady...

My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Miller, has raised some important questions with this group of amendments. However, it seems to us on these Benches that the wholesale removal of these clauses would do nothing to reduce the incidence of prostitution. Although it has been argued by the many organisations...

My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Miller, has raised some important questions with this group of amendments. However, it seems to us on these Benches that the wholesale removal of these clauses would do nothing to reduce the incidence of prostitution. Although it has been argued by the many organisations...

My Lords, I am sorry to interrupt the Minister, but he has prompted a thought: when was the last time that the subject of legalising brothels came up in the Home Office?

My Lords, I am sorry to interrupt the Minister, but he has prompted a thought: when was the last time that the subject of legalising brothels came up in the Home Office?

My Lords, there is no question that the current licensing regime is insufficient to regulate alcohol sales. You need only to go out to any number of our town or city centres on a Friday or Saturday night to see that irresponsible and damaging drinking is a serious and growing...

My Lords, there is no question that the current licensing regime is insufficient to regulate alcohol sales. You need only to go out to any number of our town or city centres on a Friday or Saturday night to see that irresponsible and damaging drinking is a serious and growing...

My Lords, I seem to have spent most of the afternoon arguing against the miscellaneous points made by the noble Baroness, Lady Miller. I am glad on this occasion to be able to support her—in part, anyway. Notwithstanding the government amendments, for which I thank the Minister, I have a...

My Lords, I seem to have spent most of the afternoon arguing against the miscellaneous points made by the noble Baroness, Lady Miller. I am glad on this occasion to be able to support her—in part, anyway. Notwithstanding the government amendments, for which I thank the Minister, I have a...

My Lords, I rather thought that Amendment 79 was grouped with the previous amendments. Therefore, I do not intend to add anything else.

My Lords, I rather thought that Amendment 79 was grouped with the previous amendments. Therefore, I do not intend to add anything else.

My Lords, I am glad that the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, has approached the amendment in the way that he has, because I must admit that I was somewhat surprised to see it on the Marshalled List given the detail into which the Minister went in Committee. I am now...

My Lords, I am glad that the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, has approached the amendment in the way that he has, because I must admit that I was somewhat surprised to see it on the Marshalled List given the detail into which the Minister went in Committee. I am now...

My Lords, I do not work on my own, rather like the Minister. Amendments 113A and 125L were suggested by the Local Government Association and relate to its concerns about the limitations on the role of a licensing authority member in objecting to various licences, including temporary activities. Under current...

My Lords, I do not work on my own, rather like the Minister. Amendments 113A and 125L were suggested by the Local Government Association and relate to its concerns about the limitations on the role of a licensing authority member in objecting to various licences, including temporary activities. Under current...

My Lords, the Minister and, indeed, the noble Baronesses must be surprised to see this amendment because—in theory, anyway—it should not be necessary. However, it is intended to probe the various penalties and procedures that will be applicable for a breach of an injunction and to protect against any possibility...

My Lords, the Minister and, indeed, the noble Baronesses must be surprised to see this amendment because—in theory, anyway—it should not be necessary. However, it is intended to probe the various penalties and procedures that will be applicable for a breach of an injunction and to protect against any possibility...

Amendment 147B 147B: After Clause 43, insert the following new Clause— "Breach of injunction A person guilty of breaching an injunction under this Part may not be liable for imprisonment without representation."

Amendment 147B 147B: After Clause 43, insert the following new Clause— "Breach of injunction A person guilty of breaching an injunction under this Part may not be liable for imprisonment without representation."

Clause 30: Offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place Amendment 107 107: Clause 30, page 26, line 18, leave out subsection (1)

Clause 30: Offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place Amendment 107 107: Clause 30, page 26, line 18, leave out subsection (1)

My Lords, if I can make myself heard, I will introduce myself by saying that although there is a new face at the Dispatch Box on this subject, it does not signify a different approach to the Bill. However, there will inevitably be a change of style. Our amendments in...

My Lords, if I can make myself heard, I will introduce myself by saying that although there is a new face at the Dispatch Box on this subject, it does not signify a different approach to the Bill. However, there will inevitably be a change of style. Our amendments in...

My Lords, I am glad the Minister has just said what he has said because my reaction to leaving out this clause is that something of the stick is required in these very serious—although, as the Minister said, small number of—instances of underage drinking as well as the carrot of...

My Lords, I am glad the Minister has just said what he has said because my reaction to leaving out this clause is that something of the stick is required in these very serious—although, as the Minister said, small number of—instances of underage drinking as well as the carrot of...

In that case, why not say so?

In that case, why not say so?

My Lords, I have some amendments in this group—namely, Amendment 11 and Clause 31 stand part—so perhaps it might be appropriate if I spoke to them. In fact, they follow on from what my noble friend Lord Onslow has just said. My amendments are purely probing, to explore the new...

My Lords, I have some amendments in this group—namely, Amendment 11 and Clause 31 stand part—so perhaps it might be appropriate if I spoke to them. In fact, they follow on from what my noble friend Lord Onslow has just said. My amendments are purely probing, to explore the new...

My Lords, I apologise to the Committee for jumping the gun in my questions on clause stand part which anticipated the amendment, but the Minister was good enough to say that he had taken note of what I said, so I will not repeat it.

My Lords, I apologise to the Committee for jumping the gun in my questions on clause stand part which anticipated the amendment, but the Minister was good enough to say that he had taken note of what I said, so I will not repeat it.

My Lords, I am afraid that I am going to ask the Minister to be a little longer still. As I understand the position from today’s debate, injunctions are mainly intended to be applied for specific events and, probably, for a short period. If that is the case, why is...

My Lords, I am afraid that I am going to ask the Minister to be a little longer still. As I understand the position from today’s debate, injunctions are mainly intended to be applied for specific events and, probably, for a short period. If that is the case, why is...

Yes, my Lords, I will withdraw this amendment. However, if a case goes to the Court of Appeal, that is by definition already too late, because the individual concerned would, I assume, already be in prison. I do not think, then, that that helps particularly. I will, as usual, study...

Yes, my Lords, I will withdraw this amendment. However, if a case goes to the Court of Appeal, that is by definition already too late, because the individual concerned would, I assume, already be in prison. I do not think, then, that that helps particularly. I will, as usual, study...