Investigatory Powers Bill (Fifth sitting)

Christian Matheson Excerpts

Committee Debate: 5th sitting: House of Commons
Thursday 14th April 2016 Public Bill Committees

Clause 35 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

[Christian Matheson (City of Chester) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Mr Owen. A Division was called and the Doorkeeper announced a Division in Committee Room 14, at which point I made my way back into the room. I am not clear on the rules for Divisions, so I seek your guidance, but I was in the room at the time that my name would have been called. It was not called. I would have abstained anyway, but I seek your guidance on why my name was not called.

[The Chair]

You have done my job for me. I indicated to the Opposition Whips that we were ready to take the vote, and they said yes. If you have an issue, it is with your own Whip. You have it on the record.

[Christian Matheson]

I am grateful, Mr Owen.

Clause 36

Duty of operators to assist with implementation

Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill.