In contrast with the weighty issues that have just been discussed, I would like to raise a low-key drafting point about government Amendment No. 16B, which says, no fewer than 12 times, "““if the Secretary of State thinks””."
I expect that the Minister is well aware that this expression has been severely criticised on other Bills. The wording would be much improved if it said, ““if the Secretary of State is satisfied””. While that is being considered, could the Government also consider whether it is necessary to repeat the same phrase 12 times?
UK Borders Bill
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Lord Hylton
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