Clause 43 - Information about a person's bank account
Crime (International Co-operation) Bill [Lords]
10:45 am
Mr Nick Hawkins (Surrey Heath, Conservative)
The hon. Gentleman's last point was one of the things that I had in mind. However, in response to his genuine inquiry, I was in not one or two, but several minds about where to insert the amendment. I was relieved that the Clerk and the Chairman regarded the proposal as being in order and that it was on the amendment selection list. While I may not have chosen the most perfect place in the Bill to insert the amendment, at least it was selected. To that extent, I am pleased to have had the chance to pass on the worries of my constituents.
If other members of the Committee have not yet experienced such a problem, they will. Small charities are worried about these matters. People who administer them are receiving onerous requests for personal information. While the particular local charity that I have mentioned has been the most obvious case, similar issues have been raised with other hon. Friends who are members of the all-party insurance and financial services group. I hope that the Minister will understand where I am coming from and that she can give me a helpful response.