Counter-Terrorism Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 5:00 pm on 15 October 2008.

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Photo of Lord West of Spithead Lord West of Spithead Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Security and Counter-terrorism), Home Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (Security and Counter-terrorism) 5:00, 15 October 2008

All I can say is that this is not a question of monumental delays, but being able to get on with questioning straightaway if one has made a charge and has a real concern about evidence that might affect other people's lives. That is the basis on which to get moving quickly.