Violent Crime Reduction Bill

Yes, I am looking at the wrong script and, in so doing, I am holding the Committee up. This would be a terrible thing, and I apologise effusively. Turning to Clause 46, these amendments refine the current provisions contained in Section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, covering ticket touting at football matches. Amendments Nos. 163 and 170 make it clear that any disposal of a ticket not authorised by the match organiser is a touting offence, subject to the terms and conditions of that ticket. This is to maintain public order rather than for commercial considerations. Ticket touting is a public order concern, notably in respect of domestic football matches, as it can compromise arrangements for segregating rival supporters. Amendment No. 164 empowers the Secretary of State to make an order by statutory instrument, designating football matches covered by ticket touting legislation. I beg to move.