Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill

As the right hon. Gentleman will know, the foreword to Lord Macdonald's report said that he was invited"““to provide independent oversight of the Review””." That is the role that he conducted. He was asked to"““ensure that it is properly conducted, that all the relevant options have been considered and the recommendations are balanced.””" That was the role he was required to carry out in the counter-terrorism review, which, obviously, led to the preparation of this Bill.