As I understood it, it is quite right and proper that a Minister does not reveal the nature of the advice that has been received from law officers. It is another matter for the Minister to confirm whether or not advice has been sought, and it is that second question that the House wants an answer to.
Identity Documents Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Sewel
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 21 December 2010.
It occurred during Legislative debate on Identity Documents Bill.
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2010-12
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