Political Parties and Elections Bill

On the simple question about other media, I am assured that other media are included under the concept of document. That is made clear in Clause 10(1). I am not good at very complicated things, so I could read out this explanation. However, perhaps I may do something a little simpler. The process of investigation is about seeking documents, which I think we would all agree is a sensible way to start an investigation. It will involve interrogation—we do not use that word, so let us say seeking people to come to a place and answer questions. When one looks at it in those terms, it is clear that the space between documents and interrogation is filled by the seeking of information; that is, as a result of the initial study of documents and before the process of calling people in to be interviewed, more information is wanted. The powers to seek information are parallel to those to seek documentation and they have, as I understand it, exactly the same protection. I therefore have no problem envisaging that natural progress down an investigatory path. I hope that that is a sufficient explanation for the noble Lord, Lord Henley. Amendment 11 agreed.