Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 9:30 pm on 9 October 2007.
moved Amendment No. 9:
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
"Costs
Before the Secretary of State makes regulations under section 5, he shall consult those representing the interests of—
(a) refugees and asylum seekers,(b) universities, and(c) the tourist industry, on the costs for biometric immigration documents, and shall take into account the results of such consultation."