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HANSARDEquipment TheftI commend the hon. Gentleman’s work in bringing forward this legislation and reiterate the Government’s commitment to safeguarding rural communities. We will implement the…13 Jan 2025HANSARDEquipment TheftLet me reassure the hon. Gentleman. As he knows, the Act requires secondary legislation to take effect. We are currently considering the views of those who may be affected by the…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UAE is an important international partner for the UK, but of course other countries have their own rules on designation and it would not be appropriate for the Government to…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is a top priority to protect our country and our elected representatives from interference, intimidation and harassment. The defending democracy taskforce brings together a…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAmong many other things, the Government have appointed Baroness Hodge as the Government’s anti-corruption champion. We will be working very closely with her and other ministerial…13 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2025
Draft Police Act 1997 (Authorisations to Interfere with Property: Relevant Offence) Regulations 2025I am grateful to the shadow Minister for the constructive tone of his response. I think this is the third statutory instrument that we have done together, and he has always asked…08 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2025
Draft Police Act 1997 (Authorisations to Interfere with Property: Relevant Offence) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. Both the draft statutory instruments, which were laid before the House on 29 October 2024, relate to the National…08 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2025
Draft Police Act 1997 (Authorisations to Interfere with Property: Relevant Offence) Regulations 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2025.08 Jan 2025HANSARDProceeds of Crime Act 2002: Appointed Person Report 2023 to 2024Today, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 appointed person report covering England and Wales for the period 2023 to 2024, has been laid before Parliament. The appointed person is…18 Dec 2024HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022: Unexplained Wealth Order Report 2023 to 2024Today, the unexplained wealth order report for the period 2023 to 2024, has been laid before Parliament. The unexplained wealth order report details the number of unexplained…18 Dec 2024HANSARDProceeds of Crime Act 2002: Costs Protection ReportToday, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 costs protection report covering England and Wales, has been laid before Parliament. The report is a statutory requirement under section 215…18 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentYes, I can give that assurance.16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe hon. Member makes an important point. I can assure him that we are working collaboratively across Government, not only with colleagues in the Department for Business and Trade…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe hon. Lady is right. It is not just about the bigger schemes; the smaller ones are important as well. I think what she refers to was essentially a planning matter, but I will…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentI am genuinely grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for his reasonable and constructive points, which we will consider further. He will acknowledge that the Government must make…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe hon. Gentleman has been consistent in raising this matter. Let me give him an absolute assurance that foreign intervention, wherever it comes from, is completely unacceptable,…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentI am sure that the hon. Gentleman will acknowledge that I named H6. His initial anonymity was a result of a court order; it was not a UK Government decision.16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe right hon. Gentleman speaks with experience and authority on these matters, and he is right to mention North Korea. On his point about resources, I am not remotely complacent…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentI do agree. That is the challenge for any Government, regardless of their political stripe. Yes, of course national security is the priority and we must defend against the threats…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe hon. Member makes an important point about public awareness, and I will take that away and give it further consideration. With regard to the remarks he made at the beginning,…16 Dec 2024