Proceeding contribution from Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 April 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Finance Bill.
Finance Bill
I am sorry that I could not be here earlier, but I want to raise an issue about one of the Bill's provisions, given that it seems that there will not be a Committee stage. My point relates to clause 59, which is about the opening of postal packages. The Minister might have a chance to get a note on the subject. Why is the safeguard of allowing the addressee to be present, or indeed to be notified, being removed by an amendment to section 106 of the Postal Services Act 2000, which deals with contraband? Article 8 of the European convention on human rights is engaged by the opening of private mail. I would be grateful if she clarified the justification for removing that important safeguard, as that is not in the explanatory notes.
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- 508 c1093
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- 2009-10
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- Corporation tax Capital investment Cider Income tax Excise duties Fuels Double taxation Economic situation Pensions National insurance contributions Taxation Tobacco Stamp duties Smuggling First time buyers Stamp duty land tax
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- Finance Bill 2009-10
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