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We should look at that issue when we consider the bill.In welcoming my new colleague Grahame—I am sorry, I mean Christine— We are all getting our names wrong.
First, I recognise that a significant number of local authorities have embraced the new powers. Understandably, local authorities that wish to represent their communities want the tools and resources to support those communities.
It is important to clarify that those powers will come via the Transport Bill that is going through the UK Parliament. We are getting those powers, but by another means.
There is a case for longer sentences, which is why we legislated for longer sentences for people who are convicted of knife crime. Lessons can be learned from New York, which is why the Minister for Justice visited that city.
That is worrying if our aim is to getnew blood into the system. I would like to explore further what Howard Wollman was saying about the choices that undergraduates make.