HC Deb 29 January 1997 vol 289 c416
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I beg to move amendment No. 224, in page 17, line 8, leave out 'five' and insert 'ten'.

Madam Speaker

With this, it will be convenient to discuss Government amendments Nos. 225 and 226.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

a: The amendments relate to increased sentencing powers for certain sexual offences. They are a response to calls made by members of the Committee.

Amendment agreed to.

Amendments made: No. 225, in page 17, line 10, leave out 'five' and insert 'ten'.

No. 226, in page 17, line 13, leave out 'five' and insert 'ten'.—[Lord James Douglas-Hamilton.]

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