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Parliamentary Standards Bill

My Lords, these are matters that no doubt should be considered. It is the need to consider matters of that sort, to which I will not—if the noble Lord will forgive me—give a response immediately, that indicates why the course that has been taken in relation to this Bill was perhaps not the one that was needed. These are dangers which need very careful examination. After careful deliberation, a system needs to be made which stands the test of time. I suggest that that there is a dilemma there. We could hardly take away from Members of Parliament the rights of access to the courts to which other members of the community are entitled. The dilemma will remain. Surely this is a situation on which there should be further reflection.