That is very helpful and, I think, goes a fair way towards what I want to achieve. The Minister has therefore made clear that the power will not be permissive. If he uses those very words—forgive me for putting them into his mouth, Madam Deputy Speaker—that would also help. These are going to be rarely used, particular powers associated with regulatory or legal functions of local authorities, not permissively available to those local authorities at their whim. That is clear as crystal, is it not?
Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
John Hayes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 25 March 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords].
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