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Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL]

I can give a flavour of that. The proportionality of the power of entry is, and should continue to be, established for each proposed new or amending power. This includes assessing the appropriateness of any power of seizure or inspection. The Government have made very clear, in their evidence to both the Home Affairs Committee on surveillance and the Constitution Committee on the impact of surveillance and data collection, that privacy, the right protection and safeguards for the individual, and the impact on the individual, are issues to be considered before legislation is put before Parliament. I do not want to say more than that. I propose, if I may, that the noble Lord withdraws the amendment.