§ 173 Clause 235, page 136, line 39, at end insert "(where that sentence is less than four years), or two-thirds of his sentence (in any other case)"
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The Commons disagree to this amendment for the following reason—
§ 173A Because it is appropriate for prisoners serving sentences of four years or more to be released on licence at the half-way point in cases where the provisions for dangerous offenders do not apply.
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalI beg to move that the House do not insist on its Amendment No. 173 to which the Commons have disagreed for their reason numbered 173 A.
§ Moved, That the House do not insist on its Amendment No. 173 to which the Commons have disagreed for their reason numbered 173A.— (Baroness Scotland of Asthal.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.