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HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]That is a very useful clarification, and I thank the Minister for it.25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman speaks about these matters with a great deal of authority, not just as a member of the Committee but as a former Security Minister, and I think he has…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]That is a very important point, and I completely agree. These are complex and difficult matters of public policy, and I completely understand that none of this is easy from the…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend has made an important point, and one with which I suspect the overwhelming majority of Members would agree.25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]My right hon. Friend is undoubtedly right: we do need to be very careful. In the end, the Government have to take a view about where they draw the line. These are very difficult…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman has made two important points, both of which I agree with, about redaction and about the attendance of the Prime Minister. I do not think it unreasonable…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]I rise to confirm that we on these Benches support the Third Reading of this Bill. It is the first duty of every Government to keep their people safe. It is right that we take the…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]It is a privilege to open debate on Report of this important Bill. At the outset, it is worth reiterating that Labour supports the Bill, which updates aspects of the Investigatory…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]I am grateful to the Minister for clarification on the response to new clause 2. He understands that we have tabled it because we genuinely think that it is a mechanism that—let…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords]I know that the hon. Member takes these matters incredibly seriously, and he has raised an important point. To be absolutely fair to the Minister and to his Department, I know…25 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I have nothing further to add, other than to beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment , by leave, withdrawn. Clause 2 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 3…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Further to that point of order, Mrs Cummins. I join the Minister in warmly extending my thanks on behalf of Labour to all members of the Public Bill Committee and all the…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I have nothing further to add. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn .07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)For now! Question put and agreed to. Clause 22 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 23 Equipment interference: Members of Parliament etc Amendment made: 4, in…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Amendment 19 would require a senior official acting on behalf of the Secretary of State who has selected bulk equipment interference material for examination, when there has been…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I rise to speak briefly to Government amendments 3 and 4, which Labour welcomes. The principle of the appropriate Secretary of State giving approvals under section 26 of the Act…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I am grateful for the Minister’s response. I have to say, I am struggling to think of a scenario in which it might be necessary and proportionate to examine the marked electoral…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Bootle. I am happy to give way to the Minister if he wants to respond directly to that point.07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I suspect that we may return to this matter on Report. On the basis of the remarks made by the Minister, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave,…07 Mar 2024