Clause 337 - Further provisions

Part of Proceeds of Crime Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 12:15 pm ar 29 Ionawr 2002.

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Photo of Mr Paul Stinchcombe Mr Paul Stinchcombe Llafur, Wellingborough 12:15, 29 Ionawr 2002

Is the Minister saying that the provision ensures that information is provided, or is he saying that someone could be compelled to produce

the material on which that information is provided? If the latter, is that material susceptible to, for example, forensic examination?

What kind of material does the Minister have in mind that contains only a name and address? Even a business card would normally contain fax and telephone numbers. Does he suggest that the provision requires material containing just the name and address, with no extra information on it? As it is unlikely that such material would be in the possession of a solicitor, does he suggest that the solicitor creates material containing that information and then furnishes it? What lies behind the reference to ''material'', other than the fact that it falls under a part of the Bill that deals with disclosure orders?