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Political Parties and Elections Bill

I endorse that, which is why if Members, their families, parliamentary candidates or anyone at any level clearly needs protection, we will be advised by the police. In the past, I was advised to look very carefully under my car every time I took it out. That is part of the risk we take as public representatives, which would be true of your Lordships’ House. Are we going to suggest that Members of your Lordships’ House should not give their home address in any circumstances? We do so every time we claim for allowances. Will it be said now that that is protected information which should not be obtainable under the Freedom of Information Act? To advance the argument on security is to miss the point that there are many easier ways in which to obtain home addresses. I do not intend to keep your Lordships much longer. I emphasise that if this debate is to take place where it should take place—in the other House—this House has to make sure that the clause is voted down on Report. I shall leave it at that.