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HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI always take seriously the advice of a senior and distinguished Member of the House. I am confident that, given the amendments that we have tabled today, as the Bill makes…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI am sorry that, having been present for the whole debate, my hon. Friend did not get to make a full speech, so I am happy to take his intervention. I hope that the Minister will…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIt is a pleasure, as always, to follow the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry), and to speak with you in the Chair, Dame Rosie. I rise to speak to the…15 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health: Coronavirus RegulationsIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh). I do not always agree with him, but he does always make me think. I hope to be able, on…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy hon. Friend is doing very well. He has been in the Chamber for only 20 minutes and this is his third intervention, but I will, of course, give way to him.05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThe right hon Gentleman makes a very fair point. I completely appreciate that and have taken into account the comments that have been made by Ministers and those with experience…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillSorry, Madam Deputy Speaker, I did not mean to start a discussion with the Speaker’s Office. My hon. Friend makes an important point, which is why I specifically referenced Canada…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIt is a pleasure to close the debate on behalf of the Opposition. The serious and sombre tone of the debate, which is appropriate given the measures we are discussing, was set by…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Professional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportI was delighted to welcome the Minister to Blackbrook rugby club in my constituency. He will know from that visit just how important grassroots sports are in St Helens, but with…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last Monday, after speculation about Merseyside being placed in a local lockdown, I contacted Ministers at the Department of Health and Social…22 Sept 2020HANSARDDraft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020
Draft Functions of the Investigatory Powers Commisioner (Oversight of the Data Access Agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States of America and of Functions Exercisable Under the Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher, and to see the Minister who, along with the hon. Member for Corby, is certainly earning his keep, given the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]It is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dame Rosie, and to follow the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry), with whom I have shared many…08 Sept 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]I echo what the right hon. Gentleman said in thanking his departmental officials who, alongside the Minister himself, have been courteous and helpful in providing us with…08 Sept 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention, and I will come to the European arrest warrant and that point very shortly. I hope the Minister recognises the importance of…08 Sept 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillThe overriding priority of this Labour Opposition is and always will be to keep the public and our communities safe. I want to concentrate on the three amendments that our Front…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillIn the brief time available, I wish, first, to thank the Minister for addressing some of the concerns we have raised, not just today on Report, but through a thorough examination…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillThe hon. Gentleman speaks with both great personal dignity and authority on these matters. I agree. We want the system to be agile and to be able to respond. The Bill places a…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI thank the Lord Chancellor and the Minister for that commitment. The robust exchanges we have had have been in the context and spirit of working constructively on a Bill of huge…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI do, and I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for the work she has done on this issue and her commitment to it. I am sure the Minister will have heard what she says. It is…21 Jul 2020