Clause 19 - Professional bodies
Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill
3:45 pm
Ms Annabelle Ewing (Spokesperson (Social Security (SNP Shadow Scottish Minister); Education & Skills; Home Office; Law Officers; Work & Pensions); Perth, Scottish National Party)
I was listening closely to the Minister. I do not accept the premise that the amendments would severely curtail the commissioner's statutory duties, but I have heard what she said. I am grateful that we have heard a greater explanation of the scope of the commissioner's proposed powers. I note that the Minister did not respond—quite properly—to the extra comments that I made, but I hope that she will reflect on them. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 19 ordered to stand part of the Bill.