Member

Whatever my misgivings on the accountability of the Parades Commission, those principles could be applied by a senior police officer or, indeed, the Secretary of State. If we are looking at principles to think about between Committee and Report, we might think about this. I think the impact on communities is already operating in Northern Ireland. As I say, I make no mention of my support for the Parades Commission, but I think it is important to look at the legislation that set it up and the principles that are there, because I think the Government amendment and Amendment 380 continue the piece of work that has happened in Northern Ireland, which is instructive about how this can work. I hope that is helpful in terms of the amendments that have been put forward. I very much support the Government’s amendment and Amendment 380 in my name.