Member

However, having said all that, and notwithstanding the House of Commons rejecting Lords Amendment 342 by a majority of 233—interestingly, it was a vote in which the Official Opposition abstained—the Government have brought forward Amendments 342C and 342D in lieu, which make it clear that the statutory guidance will also include guidance to the police on the circumstances in which it may be appropriate for police to consult others beyond the multi-agency youth services. The police must have due regard to this guidance. In addition, these amendments in lieu make it clear that the guidance must address these matters. In summary, I hope that these additional reassurances in lieu are acceptable to the noble Baroness. Again, I am grateful to her for her engagement.