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Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL]

I need to clarify that there is no extension: the officials affected by this amendment will be carrying out functions that are currently conducted by HMRC, and to which PACE already applies. Basically, this will enable them to do what they can already do but in the context of the border force. That is why the provision is being made. It enables them to fit in as part of the border force. It is not growth involving other people, as the HMRC can already do this. These HMRC officers are now becoming part of the border force and, in that context, they need these PACE powers. That is why this has been put in place. The noble Lord, Lord Avebury, asked about subsections (2) and (5) but I do not know the answer, and I notice that the Box does not seem to have it either. Perhaps I can come back to him on that specific issue. On contractors, I think that an amendment further downstream will address the issue. However, the intention is that the amendment will not give them those powers. Perhaps we can discuss it when we reach that amendment. Amendment 29 agreed.