Although I accept that in the Minister’s mind safeguards may apply, there is no disguising the fact that this is a draconian power. If we believe that the best of unionism aims for equality and fairness for all, a union can hardly defend the position that it excludes members purely on grounds of their political beliefs. That is not equality or fairness for all: it is an infringement of civil liberties that must be considered carefully. We are going down a slippery slope if we accept the principle of these measures. What might come around the corner? Perhaps the safeguards will be diluted. Putting those to one side, it is still an infringement of civil liberties that is difficult to defend. Were it not for the ECHR, would the Government be pushing this legislation? That is a straightforward question; will the Minister give a straightforward answer?