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We also know that rapid air-conditioning can be kicked in to produce a massive airflow through the building, which could be helpful, depending on the type of attack. There is also recessed emergency lighting, which is not hit by bullets. These things can make a real difference. These are just a few examples, and I will give one final one. I am looking towards the Liberal Democrats, as it is they who most often raise the issue of facial recognition being a challenge to civil liberties. I do not disagree, and I understand why they raise that issue. However, facial recognition could make a real difference here. If somebody is out on a terrorism prevention order—of which there are not many in this country—and they are roving around at a concert you are attending, you would want to know. At the moment, the chances of that are fairly low, unless they are being followed. Therefore, to allow the venue operators to notice that and do something about it might be a good thing. I am not sure that it would be a good thing for all venues—parish churches and village halls, for example—but at our bigger venues, where thousands of people gather, it could make a real difference. This amendment, short as it is, is vital and this is the right place to make it.