Counter-Terrorism Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

I wish to speak in favour of the Liberal Democrat amendments Nos. 111 and 112, and to respond to the other amendments in the group. My hon. Friend the Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr. Carmichael) has already highlighted the reasons why we tabled amendment No. 111. Elish Angiolini has confirmed that the relationship is a good working relationship and she does not feel that the amendment is necessary, but the relationship is presumably dependent on the different personalities who are in post, and those can change to personalities that might work less well together. That is why we think that it is appropriate to include the need for consultation.