I did not mean it in those terms. Clearly where we have a regime specified by statute, it needs to be applied rigorously.

I did not mean it in those terms. Clearly where we have a regime specified by statute, it needs to be applied rigorously.

I am grateful to the Chairman of the Select Committee for his indulgence. I was talking about the need for flexibility.

I am extremely grateful to the Chair of the Justice Committee for giving way.

I am grateful to the Chairman of the Select Committee for his indulgence. I was talking about the need for flexibility.

I am extremely grateful to the Chair of the Justice Committee for giving way.

I am sure the right hon.

My right hon. Friend is right to remind us all of the need for constant vigilance.

The hon. Gentleman knows that the function of proscription is for the Home Secretary.

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising that issue.