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Mr. Lomas
asked the Minister without Portfolio if he will seek to amend the provisions which at present compel a witness in a court of law to state his or her objection to the taking of an oath before being allowed to affirm, so that all witnesses are given the choice of either taking an oath or affirming.
Sir Eric Fletcher
I am not persuaded that any alteration in these provisions is necessary or deirable.