Serious Crime Bill [HL]

I am grateful tothe Minister for his indication of the Government’s approach to Amendment No. 66. It was brought forward in the spirit of not wishing to undermine the Government’s approach on intent. I made it clear earlier that I am carefully considering our position on that before Report. I was seeking for the Committee to consider which category of persons might properly be completely excluded. This was the only category that I could come up with which might properly be defined and definable, without spreading the exemption too far. I am grateful for the Minister’s indication that he will give it further thought. I was not at all surprised by his response to the affirmative resolution procedure amendments. There were tabled only for the purposes of probing. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 65 and 66 not moved.] Clause 7 agreed to. Clause 8 agreed to.