Crime and Policing Bill

Lord Wilson of Sedgefield Excerpts

Tuesday 27th January 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Cash (Con)]

That has not concerned His Majesty’s inspectorate, the Ministry of Justice or, indeed, Professor Sullivan. In fact, they make the opposite point, which is that the small numbers of trans-identifying individuals—

[Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Wilson of Sedgefield) (Lab)]

Is the noble Baroness prepared to push this to a vote or withdraw? We have had the debate. There is no need to rehash the argument that we have already had.

[Baroness Cash (Con)]

With enormous apologies, I was responding to the question from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. I would like to return to this subject on Report. Subject to that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.