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Serious Convictions (DNA Evidence)

23 March 2009

Sir Patrick Cormack (South Staffordshire) (Con): There will be considerable relief about the fact that the Home Secretary is going to end this blanket policy, but can she assure the House that there will not be so many exceptions to the rule as to make the change worthless?

Jacqui Smith: I can, I hope, assure the House that that is the case, and we will ensure that we discuss the details of our proposals with colleagues in all parts of the House.