Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill

I would point my hon. Friend in the direction of the Bill's provisions, which clearly underline our desire to prosecute people when the evidence is available. That is part and parcel of the additional investigative capabilities intended to be available to the police and the security services. I believe that this approach will contribute to our being able to achieve the sorts of steps that he is advocating in terms of seeking to prosecute where there is admissible evidence that could be brought before the courts. I deal now with some of the other issues raised in this useful and constructive debate, which has been a symbol of some of the other consideration of the Bill. My hon. Friend the Member for Cambridge raised the issue of Libya and he will doubtless have heard clearly the comments made by the Prime Minister during the statement preceding this debate. It is the Government's long-standing policy not to comment on intelligence matters, but I can make it absolutely clear that the Government's clear policy is not to participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or inhumane or degrading treatment for any purpose.