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It might be helpful at this point to compare the National Crime Agency grading structure to the Civil Service and police, so that we all understand what we are talking about in common parlance. An EO would be a G5 in the NCA and a constable in the police. An HEO would be a G4 in the National Crime Agency and a sergeant in the police. These are not junior officers. The NCA, however, operates its own grade structure, so an SEO would be a grade 3 in the NCA or an inspector in the police. I hope that reassures noble Lords.