UK Borders Bill

I can help the noble Lord here. It was intended that the consultation should start earlier and, when the Minister in another place spoke, he referred to what he expected, quite reasonably, to be undertaken. There were delays to the consultation process. I cannot describe to the noble Lord exactly why they took place but it was probably to ensure that everyone was happy with the process and the content. The IPCC formal consultation will be launched in—I think it is safe to say—a few weeks and it will include oversight of powers of detention in respect of serious complaints. That will be its scope. I hope that that satisfies the noble Lord.