Part of Investigatory Powers Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 1:00 pm on 21 April 2016.
Robert Buckland
The Solicitor-General
1:00,
21 April 2016
In the context of EI, we are not making the distinction between major and minor, so the effect is that all modifications will be major. If there is a discrepancy, I am happy to look at the language again to make it absolutely clear. I hope that assists the hon. and learned Gentleman.
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