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provides that if leave is granted to cross-examine a witness referred to in clause 124 (which sets out the procedure for cross- examining witnesses other than those in certain sexual offence cases), or to call them to give oral evidence-in-chief, the witness is required to attend to give evidence on the date to which the committal hearing is adjourned. The informant is required to ensure that the witness attends at the relevant time and place. Unless excused by the court, a witness who is required to attend a committal hearing must attend on the date to which the hearing is adjourned. The clause notes that clause 134 sets out the consequences of a witness's failure to attend a committal hearing, which can include their statement being inadmissible. This is based on clause 14 of Schedule 5 to the Magistrates' Court Act 1989.