Policing and Crime Bill

My Lords, I do not doubt for one minute the Minister’s sincerity. Nor do I underestimate the scale of the problem. However, unfortunately I have not been convinced—although I have listened carefully to the Minister—that the measure will help the neighbourhoods that are plagued by groups of underage drinkers, or the young people who are ruining their health by drinking at such an early age. I am left with the impression that we are moving the problem from the playground to the football field and back again, instead of dealing with it in a long-term way. I am also very much aware, thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, of the dangers of mission creep, and of powers being used for something that we had no idea they might end up being used for. In the mean time, and until we come back to this at a later stage, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 110A withdrawn. Amendments 111 to 112 not moved. Clause 31 agreed.