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HANSARDUnited 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 2024HANSARDDraft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2024.…10 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2024I thank the shadow Minister and the hon. Member for South Antrim for their constructive and helpful comments. I will seek to address the points that they made and if I am not able…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI am conscious of time, so I will keep going, not least because I want to briefly reflect on the contribution of my hon. Friend the Member for Dover and Deal (Mike Tapp). He spoke…09 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-Corruption Champion: AppointmentMy hon Friends, the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories (Stephen Doughty), the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Tulip Siddiq) and I, are today…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI will make a bit of progress. I can also assure the House that the Bill already contains provisions to ensure the appropriate oversight of the SIA. Ultimately, the Bill gives the…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI will make a bit more progress. The Government think that the focus of premises and events should be on how to ensure that their people can effectively carry out their roles,…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillIf the hon. Member will bear with me, I am going to address some of the points he raised. Furthermore, it will take at least 24 months following Royal Assent for the SIA to begin…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillIf the right hon. Gentleman bears with me for a moment, I intend to say more on the matter, but I assure him that if he is not satisfied, I will give way to him again. We have…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy hon. Friend raises an important point. One of the most humbling parts of this job is meeting those who have been the victims of terrorism and their families. I think of people…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI pay tribute to Figen Murray and her campaign team. That she has somehow been able to channel personal grief into a fierce determination to change the law is beyond inspiring. We…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I start by thanking everyone across the House who has contributed to the debates on the Bill for their incisive and…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Freight CrimeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Mark, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) on securing this debate.…03 Dec 2024HANSARDCounter-terrorism Disruptive Powers Report 2023I have today published the counter-terrorism disruptive powers report 2023 (CP 1212). The report has been laid before Parliament and will be available in the Vote Office and…28 Nov 2024HANSARDSerious Crime Prevention Orders in Terrorism Cases: Review of Police PowersI have today published the review of police powers to apply for serious crime prevention orders in terrorism cases. The report has been laid before Parliament and it will be…28 Nov 2024HANSARDIntelligence SharingThe shadow Home Secretary has raised an important issue. Yes, we agree with Jonathan Hall; he is absolutely right. Our overriding priority will always be to ensure that the…25 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point. The taskforce is examining closely the threats that he raises, and we shall have more to say about that shortly.25 Nov 2024HANSARDIntelligence SharingThe horrendous attack in Forbury Gardens in Reading claimed the lives of three people, and it is all the more agonising for their loved ones that the subsequent inquest concluded…25 Nov 2024HANSARDIntelligence SharingI thank my hon. Friend for raising this very important issue. Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of James, Joseph and David following their tragic deaths. I assure my…25 Nov 2024HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures: 1 June to 31 August 2024Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the…20 Nov 2024