§ Lord CarterMy Lords, I can only apologise for the fact that my noble friend Lord Bassam is not present to introduce the Second Reading of the Criminal Justice and Police Bill. He was standing beside me only two minutes ago and I informed him that debate on the regulations was ending. I do not want to adjourn the House during pleasure unless noble Lords wish me to do so.
§ Baroness Hollis of HeighamMy Lords, I am sure that the noble Earl, Lord Russell, and I could continue our debate.
§ Lord CarterMy Lords, if the noble Earl were still in his place, he could explain why he did not want to move his amendment. However, my noble friend is entering the Chamber now.