Clause 7 - Requests for assistance in obtaining
Crime (International Co-operation) Bill [Lords]
3:30 pm
Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome, Liberal Democrat)
I understand that, but the designation was originally for the purposes of the previous enactment. The purpose under discussion is not identical, although it is related. I am trying to ascertain whether that is allowed for without the re-issue that the hon. Gentleman mentions. He said that he can deal with it in that way. Clearly it will have to be changed for the benefit of the change in the Northern Ireland legislation. He suggested that there may be future issues in response to the changes in financial regulatory systems. I still think that primary legislation is the best place for such matters, but I understand the argument advanced by the hon. Gentleman, and I do not want to waste parliamentary time. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.