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HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportNo. I am very comfortable in underlining the Government’s commitment to defending our national security. As for the hon. Gentleman’s point about structure, this is about having a…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportThe hon. Gentleman wrapped a few questions into that contribution. The point is that we are taking this issue forward in relation to our legislation on online harms and working…22 Jul 2020HANSARDPrüm: Data SharingFollowing a review of the policy of limiting data sharing via Prüm to the DNA profiles of convicted criminals and excluding data which relates to those suspected but not convicted…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Local GovernmentWith the leave of the House, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will respond to the debate. I appreciate the comments and contributions of Members from all parts of the House on the order and…05 May 2020HANSARD Local GovernmentI beg to move, That the draft Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Fire and Rescue Functions) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 9 March, be approved.…05 May 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Almost three years have passed since the tragic events on the night of 14 June 2017. It was the greatest loss of life…29 Apr 2020HANSARDInternational Civil Aviation Organisation: Council DecisionThe United Kingdom has left the European Union. Before doing so the Government decided not to opt in to a Council decision on the position to be taken on behalf of the European…28 Apr 2020HANSARDPassenger Name Record Data (EU and Japan): Council DecisionThe UK has left the European Union. Before doing so the Government decided not to opt in to the Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations with Japan on an agreement…28 Apr 2020HANSARDDraft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendments to Designations) Order 2020I will respond briefly to the points that have been made. Equally, I welcome the support for the order. The hon. Member for Torfaen raised the issue of our future relations in…02 Mar 2020HANSARDDraft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendments to Designations) Order 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendments to Designations) Order 2020. Thank you, Mr Davies, and a happy St David’s day for…02 Mar 2020HANSARDDraft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendments to Designations) Order 2020It is beyond a certainty that we are members of the European convention on human rights, which is a separate legal jurisdiction. Sometimes people conflate what is EU law and what…02 Mar 2020HANSARDDraft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendments to Designations) Order 2020It is important to understand that we will be in a fundamentally different relationship with the European Union, and that is the approach to the negotiations that we rightly take.…02 Mar 2020HANSARDPrevention and Suppression of TerrorismI beg to move, That the Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2020, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved. The people of the…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPrevention and Suppression of TerrorismI can absolutely give the hon. Gentleman reassurance on the issue of tracking terrorists’ finance and assets. Proscription actually aids this, which is why we have brought this…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPrevention and Suppression of TerrorismBriefly, I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we maintain very close contacts with a number of our security partners. Obviously, as he will understand, I will not go that in any…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPrevention and Suppression of TerrorismI look forward to maintaining the contact with the PSNI that I enjoyed while holding other responsibilities, and I know the importance of focusing on security in Northern Ireland.…26 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillI commend my right hon. and learned Friend for the introduction of this legislation and dealing with the issue of early release. May I come back to him on a point I have raised…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Streatham IncidentMy right hon. and learned Friend is right to underline the fact that the thoughts of the House remain with those affected by this shocking incident, and to commend the work of our…03 Feb 2020HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Dayrose —23 Jan 2020HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI thank my hon. Friend for the powerful and moving speech he is giving and for underlining that on Holocaust Memorial Day and in this debate we must continue to challenge all…23 Jan 2020