Violent Crime Reduction Bill

That was very helpful and took us further forward. Of course, the Government do not like to have lists because, as the Minister says, they can go on for ever. Oppositions always like to use amendments such as this to tease out what the Government really mean. The undertaking that the Minister has given certainly satisfies me. His description of the importance of consultation being proactive is the most important part of his answer. I undertake to ensure that his response is made available to the north London Chinese community. I hope that it will give them as much assurance as it has given me. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 102 not moved.] Clause 16 agreed to. Clause 17 [Supplemental provisions for Chapter 2]: