Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill

(Limited Text - Ministerial Extracts only)

Thursday 17th July 2014 Lords Chamber

Moved by

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

That the Bill be read a third time.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Taylor of Holbeach) (Con)]

My Lords, I thank the officials who have supported me during the course of this Bill on behalf of all Members of the House. It has been a testing time for them but they have done it in an exemplary fashion.

[Baroness Smith of Basildon (Lab)]

My Lords, it has been a difficult process on this Bill and I thank the Minister for his customary courtesy in ensuring that we have had access to information and in being prepared to meet with Members across the House. I thank his officials, who have made themselves available to us beyond the call of duty. I also thank the officials of your Lordships’ House, who have had to work in double-quick time on the amendments that have been tabled and have all done so with courtesy and great kindness to Members.