Lord Shutt of Greetland, replying for the government, acknowledged that there was "an appetite" for an inquiry into Mr Finucane's death.

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Lord Shutt of Greetland, for ministers, told peers there was still "a lot to be done" before the planned switchover in 2015.

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Lord Shutt confirmed that it was "indeed" the government's position, and that ministers wanted see work continued through groups such as the Historical Enquiries Team (HET).

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The vote was delayed by 10 minutes due to what deputy chief whip Lord Shutt of Greetland described as a "medical emergency" in one of the division lobbies.

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Lord Shutt of Greetland hinted that while the Department of Culture Media and Sport, for which he is a spokesman, may be keen on the plan other parts of government may be less sure of its benefits.

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