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HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I beg to move amendment 30, in clause 54, page 34, line 9, leave out “which appears to the Secretary of State” and insert “which, on a reasonable enquiry, appears to the Secretary…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)In clauses 54 and 55, we consider the disclosure of information by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and, in clause 55, information held by…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I hope the Minister also agrees that we are moving to a much expanded national security screening regime. In 2002, Facebook was a year old or just being born. We are no longer in…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I commend my hon. Friend on the extent to which he has used engagement with a bank manager to illuminate much of our discussion. He is absolutely right. To be honest, if any bank…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)The Minister is generous in giving way. On his rebuttal of my argument on the CMA, it is not about whether I like it. The whole point of the amendment is to take it away from…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)Will the Minister give way?10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I would like to address a question to the Minister. In his remarks on these clauses, he has highlighted a concern. I might have missed it, but I do not see where the Bill sets out…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I will say a few words to the clause—reflecting the comments made by my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test, in particular—because there seems to be a theme in the Bill.…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)The Minister’s argument is to look at page 4 of the explanatory notes, but it does not say that the CMA’s functions are separate from national security.10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I thank the Minister for setting out clause 59, because I had thought that it was inconsequential. I listened to what he said carefully, as I always do, but I did not hear him use…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I find it somewhat worrying, given our debates about keeping the Bill focused narrowly on national security, that the Government have added a clause to help the CMA in its…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I have the explanatory notes, and they do not state that the clause deals with a separate topic. Paragraph 173 states: “Clause 59 amends the overseas disclosure gateway in section…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, because he is absolutely right that, rather than having a debate on the contents of the explanatory notes, line-by-line…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)It says “interaction with” the CMA. but it does not say that that is separate from national security. In this afternoon’s sitting, when we discuss the additions that we would like…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I will say a few words in support of the amendment and on the clause, and will respond to the Minister’s comments. I think we all recognise the importance of reporting annually on…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I wholeheartedly endorse the Minister’s words on the skill and talents in this Committee Room. He said we were improving the Bill, but he is yet to accept any changes, so I am…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Eleventh sitting)I thank the Minister for setting out the provisions of the clauses and for moving us onwards to lunch and to the end of the Bill. I will not detain the Committee with a detailed…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move, that the clause be read a Second time. It is a pleasure to see you back in the Chair, Sir Graham. I am also pleased that the Committee is now moving to the new…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Twelfth sitting)I am grateful for that intervention. First, it shows that the hon. Gentleman is paying attention, which in itself is something to be welcomed. If I may say so, it also shows that…10 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (Twelfth sitting)I thank the hon. Member for that intervention, which I think was made in the proper spirit of the Committee, by seeking to improve the Bill, help the Secretary of State, and help…10 Dec 2020