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Part of Investigatory Powers Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:45 am on 12 April 2016.

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Photo of John Hayes John Hayes Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) 9:45, 12 April 2016

I have no wish to delay us unduly or indeed to embarrass the hon. and learned Lady, but I remember the evidence that was given. As she will remember, I challenged the witness on it because, as I said earlier, I cannot recall another piece of legislation that has enjoyed such close scrutiny over such a period of time. Can the hon. and learned Lady think of another such piece of legislation?