Police Bill [Lords]

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:55 pm on 12 February 1997.

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Photo of Michael Howard Michael Howard The Secretary of State for the Home Department 3:55, 12 February 1997

I am afraid that I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman. As I shall remind the House in a moment, the techniques in question have been used for a long time. The Bill introduces new safeguards, as well as putting the use of the techniques on a statutory basis for the first time. I do not follow the hon. Gentleman in his point, but of course he, his hon. Friends and others will have the fullest opportunity to put their points on Report.