Clause 17 - Statement of information
Proceeds of Crime Bill
4:15 pm
Mr Norman Baker (Lewes, Liberal Democrat)
I am interested to hear that. When phrases have been queried, the Minister has been keen to say that phrases have been lifted from previous legislation. When amendments have been tabled, he has said that things are being kept as they are. In this case, somebody has made a specific change to introduce a provision in the Bill. There must be a reason for that, which is, I believe, that the need for a safeguard has been identified. A safeguard has been introduced, but at the wrong level.
I am not convinced by the Minister's comments, and I will press the amendment to a vote.
Question put, That the amendment be made:—
The Committee divided: Ayes 7, Noes 13.