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Protection of Freedoms Bill

My Lords, indeed I shall do so. When the Minister said ““cost””, I wrote the word ““balance”” because, as he said, it has come up in every line of every clause and on every page. I think I am left with understanding that the short period to which the Explanatory Notes refer—I appreciate that they are not binding—is the period for which the material is retained. The Minister is nodding at that. Having clarified that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 4 withdrawn. Clause 1 agreed. Clause 2 : Material retained pending investigation or proceedings Amendment 5 Clause 2 : Material retained pending investigation or proceedings Amendment 5 Moved by