Amendments proposed: No. 696, in

clause 202, page 113, line 11, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert—

'(a) the supervision of persons who are subject to relevant orders,

(b) without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (a), the functions of responsible officers in relation to offenders subject to relevant orders,

(ba) the arrangements to be made by local probation boards for persons subject to unpaid work requirements to perform work and the performance of such work,'.

No. 697, in

clause 202, page 113, line 26, at end insert—

'(2) Rules under subsection (1)(ba) may, in particular, make provision—

(a) limiting the number of hours of work to be done by a person on any one day,

(b) as to the reckoning of hours worked and the keeping of work records, and

(c) for the payment of travelling and other expenses in connection with the performance of work.'.—[Hilary Benn.]

Question put, That the amendments be made:—

The Committee divided: Ayes 11, Noes 4.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Clause 202, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clause 203 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Further consideration adjourned.—[Mr. Heppell.]

Adjourned accordingly at half-past Five o'clock till Tuesday 11 February at ten minutes past Nine o'clock.