HL Deb 20 March 1997 vol 579 c1166

Baroness Blatch rose to move, That the order laid before the House on 13th March be approved [16th Report from the Joint Committee].

The noble Baroness said: My Lords, this order will bring into operation a revised code of practice on the exercise of stop and search powers by police officers. The revised code makes a small number of changes to clarify police powers in relation to members of gangs who habitually carry knives. I beg to move.

Moved, That the order laid before the House on 13th March be approved [16th Report from the Joint Committee].—(Baroness Blatch).

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

My Lords, may I have a copy?

Baroness Blatch

Of course.

On Question, Motion agreed to.