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HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonMy Lords, as I say, that may very well be the case in the majority of investigations. I cannot comment on the specifics of this one, not least because I do not know the specifics…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonMy Lords, an investigation involving Mr Anderson remains ongoing and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment while that remains the case. The police are rightly independent…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI thank the noble Lord for that. It is a lawyerly question and, as he knows, I am not a lawyer. With respect, I will endeavour to write and clarify on that point, as well as on…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI thank all noble Lords for their contributions. We acknowledge this particular problem and we are working to fix it. I would ask my noble friend to withdraw her amendment.15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonI thank my noble friend for that and I will of course reflect on the points that have been made. However, as I said in my earlier answer, it would be inappropriate for government…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonWell, I hear what my noble friend has to say. He has heard what I have had to say on this subject on at least 20 occasions and, no doubt, I will be called back to the Dispatch Box…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonAgain, I would prefer not to pass judgment on the quality of the investigation that the Merseyside police have done, as the noble Baroness is asking me to do. I really do not know…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonI am afraid I do not agree with that. It depends very much on the complexity of the individual investigation. As I have said, the Merseyside police have confirmed that they intend…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonMy Lords, I am afraid I am unable to comment on whether this is justice or not. The fact is that the force has advised that this investigation remains ongoing and live. That…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonMy Lords, that is not a question: it is a statement. However, I am going to be unable to develop my theme, which is that I am afraid that I cannot comment on ongoing…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonI absolutely hear what my noble friend has to say on the subject and I will, of course, take that comment back to the department.15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, for his amendments and thank the other noble Lords who spoke in this short debate. These amendments seek to remove Clauses…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillAs I say, it is a good question but I cannot comment further on that one. I will see whether there is anything that we can commit to in writing and have a further chat about this…15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonYes—and nor should they.15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonI hear what the noble Lord has to say on the subject, but I cannot comment on an ongoing investigation. The noble Lord is, in effect, inviting me to comment on the complexity of…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillI thank all noble Lords for their contributions—I think. I thank my noble friend Lady Morgan of Cotes for her amendment and for raising what is an important issue. Amendment 137…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillThat is a very good question but the noble Lord will understand that I am somewhat reluctant to pontificate about a potential forthcoming court case. I cannot really answer the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillNo, I think I was agreeing with my noble friend’s analysis.15 Apr 2024HANSARDPolice: Joe AndersonI join the noble Lord in honouring those who died, of course; 35 years have passed since the tragedy and the impact continues to be devastating for many. The families have my…15 Apr 2024HANSARDAsylum ClaimsMy Lords, I think the noble Lord has asked that question before—and last time I got myself into a bit of hot water by sort of agreeing with him, so I will not do so again.25 Mar 2024