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HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillThe Minister gives the example of a diplomat, and she is right that our diplomats in Tehran will need to engage with the IRGC—it is nonsense to suggest that they would not be able…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI beg to move amendment 16, page 2, line 12, at end insert— “33AA Conduct relevant to designation (1) For the purposes of section 33A, a body is to be regarded as involved in…17 Jun 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillYes, the law specifically covers UK citizens who then travel abroad to commit a crime in support of these proscribed groups. However, it explicitly states that that does not apply…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillThat is exactly the crux of the point I made in my speech on Second Reading. We should not set a higher threshold, because we will see prosecutions collapse for exactly that…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillWe have tabled 13 amendments, not to frustrate the Bill but to give it the necessary teeth. This Bill is soft where it should be hard, silent where it should speak, and blind…17 Jun 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) Bill (Allocation of Time)Let me be clear from the outset that the Opposition support the Bill and want it on the statute book, but we cannot support the manner in which the Government are seeking to pass…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI fully recognise the Minister’s point that she is trying to align the provisions with those in the National Security Act, but as per my argument earlier, let us improve the…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 1 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 2 Offences relating to designated bodies Amendment…17 Jun 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillOne of the powers that the Government could look to take—outside this Bill, because it is not within its scope—would be to give the Charity Commission the power to wind up a…17 Jun 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillI have been very clear that we must stand by our Jewish communities. Yesterday, I sat down with the Jewish Leadership Council, the Community Security Trust and representatives of…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI am not sure that anyone has disputed that Jonathan Hall backs the Bill. I had a lengthy call with him to discuss the gaps in the Bill, which I am sure the hon. Gentleman has not…17 Jun 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillI welcome the Minister to her place for the first time, and I wish her every success in a vital role in our country and in the Government. Let me end where I began. We support…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillThe Bill asks how our country confronts the greatest threat it faces: states that behave like terrorists. We support the Bill, and have today set out its weaknesses—the places…17 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I am grateful to the Minister for his remarks. The Conservative party supports this order and the sensible operational…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI welcome the right hon. and gallant Member to his place, and I thank the Royal Marines, the Navy and the National Crime Agency for their work over this weekend. It is very…15 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsLindsay Foreman and her husband Craig have not eaten in 32 and 23 days respectively. They are being held hostage by the terrorist Government of Iran, but this Government’s weak…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, I was left with no choice but to make a point of order on the Government’s refusal to give briefings to shadow Ministers on…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenI welcome the Government’s belated move on social media, but can the Minister clarify whether the technology prevents photos from being taken in the first place, or whether it…08 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls Strategy: ImplementationMay I put on the record my sympathy for the family and colleagues of Sir Alex Younger? He was a true patriot. Two years ago, this Government pledged to halve violence against…08 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In March, I requested two briefings from the Home Office as a member of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition: one on Islamist terrorism and one on the…08 Jun 2026