As this is a Private Members' Bill, it must, under Standing Orders 82A and 118, be referred to a select or special committee. The relevant committee is the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.
Criminal Law (Child Grooming) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members]
I move:
That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, in accordance with Standing Orders 82A3(a) and 118 of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
Question put and agreed to.
Sitting suspended at 10.45 a.m. and resumed at 11 a.m.