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Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Kingsland, for those very constructive suggestions. Certainly, we will look at the architecture of the Bill and the relationship between the two parts of condition A when drafting future legislation. So far as guidance, advice and the role of the committee which will craft rules in the area is concerned, I have to be very careful about what I say and any approach that the Government might make. There are also questions about the remit of the committee, which is concerned with rules and procedure. In addition, there are other avenues in which advice may be given. I cannot give absolute assurances, but this will be taken away and we certainly will seek to give appropriate advice.