Clause 25 - Release of evidence held under the order
Crime (International Co-operation) Bill [Lords]
2:30 pm
Mr Nick Hawkins (Surrey Heath, Conservative)
Once again, it is a pleasure to support the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath). I am sure that the Minister will accuse us of having a new Lib-Con pact, as he did before lunch. However, on a serious point, the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome is right: I cannot envisage any situation in which this information could possibly not be handed over, and the clause would be much better if ''may'' was replaced by ''must''. I am hopeful that on this occasion the Minister will surprise us all by saying that he accepts the amendment and supports what the Liberal Democrats are trying to do.