Clause 102 - Police, &c. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill
3:15 pm
Ms Angela Eagle (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office; Wallasey, Labour)
Yes, there is always that chance because the Secretary of State has discretion. A pattern of good behaviour after an earlier criminal career might lead the Secretary of State to revisit an earlier decision. Common sense applies to discretion, which means exactly that. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will accept that, for the appropriate exercise of
discretion, it is helpful if all relevant information is made available. That is what the gateway in the clause allows with respect to the named organisations.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 102 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Clause 103 ordered to stand part of the Bill.