I absolutely agree with what the Minister says about the police being given these new powers, which are long overdue, but does he agree that once they have them, it is incredibly important that they use them? There have been examples of the police—not the Met but other forces—adopting a...

I absolutely agree with what the Minister says about the police being given these new powers, which are long overdue, but does he agree that once they have them, it is incredibly important that they use them? There have been examples of the police—not the Met but other forces—adopting a...

First, I must declare an interest as a barrister. I congratulate the hon. Member for Oxford, West and Abingdon (Dr. Harris) on securing this debate. He has been proactive on this issue over a number of years and many hon. Members admire his effort and tenacity. My hon. Friend the...

First, I must declare an interest as a barrister. I congratulate the hon. Member for Oxford, West and Abingdon (Dr. Harris) on securing this debate. He has been proactive on this issue over a number of years and many hon. Members admire his effort and tenacity. My hon. Friend the...

My hon. Friend has made his point very well. In my two remaining minutes, I wish to say a little about parliamentary sovereignty. Can Parliament ever be gagged or muzzled? The answer, manifestly, is no. Parliamentary privilege is one of the cornerstones of our ancient democracy. It is a vital...

My hon. Friend has made his point very well. In my two remaining minutes, I wish to say a little about parliamentary sovereignty. Can Parliament ever be gagged or muzzled? The answer, manifestly, is no. Parliamentary privilege is one of the cornerstones of our ancient democracy. It is a vital...

I quite agree. That could be the subject of a debate lasting many hours. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will consider the matter. I did not touch on it because I wanted to cover super-injunctions, which have been discussed by a number of hon. Members. I would like the...

I quite agree. That could be the subject of a debate lasting many hours. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will consider the matter. I did not touch on it because I wanted to cover super-injunctions, which have been discussed by a number of hon. Members. I would like the...

I will give way only once because people want to hear the Minister, not me.

I will give way only once because people want to hear the Minister, not me.

Supplementary on the Hunting Act 2004.

Supplementary on the Hunting Act 2004.