Question proposed, That this schedule be the first schedule to the Bill.

Perhaps we could hear exactly how the schedule will operate in practice, and what its purpose is. I think that it is slightly more complicated than clause 8.

Clause 8 introduces schedule 1, which makes amendments that are related to part 1. Paragraphs 1 to 10 are necessary to make various amendments that are consequential on the specific modifications and extensions to powers set out in part 1. Paragraphs 11 to 13 are needed to allow certain persons accompanying constables in executing warrants under section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1987—which deals with cases of serious fraud—to exercise relevant powers of a constable. That effectively allows the same flexibility for warrants

relating to the work of the Serious Fraud Office as clause 2 allows for search warrants in general.

Paragraph 15 is necessary to provide military police with the same stop and search powers relating to articles made, adapted or intended for use in causing criminal damage as clause 1 provides more generally. Paragraphs 16 to 19 amend schedule 4 to the Police Reform Act 2002, which allows certain police powers to be exercised by designated civilian members of staff. The amendments are necessary to ensure that the provisions are consistent with the amendments to PACE powers set out in the Bill. I hope that the Committee will agree to the schedule.

Question put and agreed to.

Schedule 1 agreed to.