Member

These two amendments, which have already been well explained by the noble Baroness, Lady Finn, simply define who may use the powers, particularly ensuring that serious use of them requires explicit ministerial authorisation and that the use of the powers is robustly recorded and reported upon. At the very least, those safeguards should be in place. I am happy to support the amendments wholeheartedly and I very much hope the noble Baroness will seek the approval of the House for them.