Serious Crime Bill [HL]

I was very confused and I agreed with the Minister when she said that the issues were not easy. I am marginally less confused now because she has assisted us in distinguishing between Clauses 40 and 41 by giving a very clear example to underline what was meant by those words in brackets, "““but has no belief as to which””." There was an example, as the Minister will be aware, in the Explanatory Notes with our old friends D and P about a van being left and whether it was robbery or arson but that did not make the position as clear as the example the Minister gave. Perhaps I can suggest that, in addition to her other duties, in future she starts drafting the Explanatory Notes or at least provides examples for us. But she has assisted me sufficiently to see the difference between the two and therefore I do not seek to oppose the Question that Clause 40 shall stand part of the Bill. Clause 40 agreed to. Clause 41 [Encouraging or assisting offences believing one or more will be committed]: [Amendments Nos. 95C to 96C not moved.] Clause 41 agreed to. Clause 42 [Proving an offence under this Part]: [Amendments Nos. 96D to 96G not moved.]