Policing and Crime Bill

I thank my noble friend for his very clear explanation. I will say only that the intention of the amendment was to improve collaboration by making it more effective and ensuring that no obstacles were in its path. It is quite clear that my noble friend and I share the same objective. It is just that he hopes that it will be achieved in a more overall way by some general provisions that he has cited. I was concerned to remove obstacles at a more detailed level. I hear what he says and may return to this at a latter stage. At this point, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 27 withdrawn.