HL Deb 22 July 1998 vol 592 c1011

93 Clause 100, page 83, line 30, at end insert— ("( ) In subsection (3) of that section, for paragraphs (a) and (b) there shall be substituted the words "he holds the rank of assistant chief constable in that Service or Squad".").

Lord Williams of Mostyn

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 93.

This is a technical amendment to Section 94 of the Police Act 1997. It enables an assistant chief constable in NCIS and the National Crime Squad to be designated to authorise intrusive surveillance operations when the director-general and his deputy are absent. I beg to move.

Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 93.—(Lord Williams of Mostyn.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.