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Counter-Terrorism Bill

The hon. Gentleman says that he believes that hon. Members would be ingenious enough to handle the scrutiny requirements placed on us, but what do we do when constituents come to us for help with family members detained under the proposed powers? If we are asked to use the scrutiny procedure to challenge decisions and to speak up for members of our communities, what should we say—to our constituents, our colleagues in this Chamber and to the Government? How can we make the parliamentary scrutiny meaningful?