§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI beg to move amendment No. 224, in page 17, line 8, leave out 'five' and insert 'ten'.
§ Madam SpeakerWith this, it will be convenient to discuss Government amendments Nos. 225 and 226.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamiltona: 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.]