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HANSARDOverseas Musicians Touring in the UKThere were a lot of things done badly at the time of Brexit. The issue is—with due respect to everyone in this House—that we are where we are. Therefore, being where we are, the…11 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group are technical amendments that affect provisions in the Bill containing data-sharing provisions. Within the relevant clauses and schedule,…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool, for his amendments. I also thank the Victims’ Commissioner, the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, both on the amendments and for her…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to the noble Lord, with the support of the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, for discussing and tabling Amendment 23, and to the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, for his…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI accept that, but it would be fair to say that I would be making promises or guessing about issues that I could not guarantee. But I can guarantee for the noble Viscount that we…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThere is a determination, and I believe the legislation before us today is clear on that matter. We will debate this still further, undoubtedly, but there is essentially a respect…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower, and the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, for their comments. I am sorry: I am just getting my pages in order; it came…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI appreciate that. If I have misunderstood his intention, I apologise. None the less, the principle is still the same for me. There are specific amendments about this downstream.…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI have great respect for the noble Lord’s contributions. I have heard what he said, but I believe that this is the right way forward. We can always examine his comments again and…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to the noble Lords who have spoken in this debate on the first day in Committee on the Crime and Policing Bill. I feel like I am at base camp at the start of a climb…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe real difference between this legislation and the existing legislation is that action can be taken immediately. I think I did touch on that point, but if it was not to the…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to noble Lords for the discussions that we have had today. I will start by saying something that I hope is helpful and which is meant to be helpful. Respect orders…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillSorry, I thought the noble Lord was gearing up to make further comments. I am grateful to the noble Lord for tabling the amendments. I agree with him and everybody else who has…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful and all I say in response is that the sooner we get to Clauses 132 and 192, the better.10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThat is a very wide question, my Lords. Let me say that the purpose of Committee is to provide a significant number of days for Members from all sides of the House—as we have had…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to both the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, and the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, for these two amendments. As the noble Lord explained, Amendment 35…10 Nov 2025