Coroners and Justice Bill

Does the Minister recall the comment made by the distinguished lawyer, Lord Thomas of Gresford:""Freedom of speech is not derived by clauses inserted into every statute for the avoidance of doubt."—[Official Report, House of Lords, 21 April 2008; Vol. 700, c. 1373.]" There may be doubt in Lord Waddington's mind, but I do not think that there is doubt more widely. The measure was carried, on a pathetic turnout, by 81 votes to 57, and it is time we got rid of it.