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Civil Aviation Bill

I am surprised that of all people the Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard feels that it is not appropriate for him to deal with a subject involving detailed interest of our living up to our responsibilities under international law. I understand what he has said. While there is some dispute about whether these are civil aircraft, the convention on torture, clearly set out by the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, sets out exactly why there are obligations that give us a right to carry out the actions set out here. So there are differences of view and of interpretation within the Committee. However, will the Minister say that between now and Report he will have discussions on these arguments with the noble Baroness so that we can take the matter forward at an appropriate stage? The amendment has the support of Members from all sides of the Committee, so there is concern to have some sort of assurance from him today that there will be an opportunity for further examination of the problem.