Clause 13 - Revocation of lasting powers of attorney etc.
Mental Capacity Bill
3:30 pm
Mr David Lammy (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs; Tottenham, Labour)
I cannot do that. I said that the Government are considering the Bichard recommendations across the piece. The hon. Gentleman will understand that those important and serious recommendations come out of the high-profile Soham murder case, and it is right that we to consider them properly. I will not pre-empt that consideration now; it would be wrong to do so.
I am informed that the requirement under clause 13(6)(a) is a formal requirement to notify the donor in writing, and that is all. There is nothing behind it. I shall be happy to write to the hon. Gentleman with more detail, if he wishes.