Police (Northern Ireland) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:00 pm on 25 October 2000.

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Photo of Lord Hylton Lord Hylton Crossbench 7:00, 25 October 2000

I am happy to support the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Laird. Indeed, bearing in mind what I said on Monday, I hope he expected that I would. However, perhaps I may put a small drafting point to the noble Lord and to the Government. It concerns the last word in the amendment; that is, "families". That may be too wide. The Minister may like to consider substituting "dependants", which is tighter wording that might prevent unnecessary or frivolous applications to the proposed foundation.