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HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, again, I cannot follow a specific case, but I fully endorse the sentiment of the noble Lord’s question. I repeat that we believe that the use of cyberespionage tools…21 Jul 2021HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, I have said something about the controls on our own intelligence framework. As the noble Lord will know, the UK’s use of any investigative powers—I am obviously going…21 Jul 2021HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, again, I cannot comment on operational specifics, but I assure the noble Lord that our intelligence agencies are governed by a robust regulatory framework to ensure that…21 Jul 2021HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, I reiterate the Government’s determination within the cyber strategy to protect all our citizens. I strongly agree with the noble Lord that freedom of the press is an…21 Jul 2021HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, the UK Government are aware of companies selling high-end, state-like cyber capabilities to Governments. We believe that the use of cyberespionage tools against civil…21 Jul 2021HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, Her Majesty’s Government are committed to defending the UK from online threats and boosting national resilience to cyberattacks, which the noble Lord rightly asks about.…21 Jul 2021HANSARDSpywareMy Lords, again, I cannot comment on individuals, but I underline what I have said about this Government’s deploring of any effort to target UK individuals, the representations…21 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, wherever, if ever, corruption exists, it should be mercilessly rooted out and dealt with; I think that would be the united resolve of your Lordships’ House, of the…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsI could never conceive that the noble Baroness would be a threat to anyone and I rejoice in her kindly words always. The reality is that Parliament agreed in 2000 that it was…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, the noble Lord would not expect me to have access to any such file, and we do not comment on security matters in any case.20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, other bodies are covered. If I said that it was time for a review, people would immediately say, “Oh, they are planning to do something different to what we have now.”…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, I apologise for not being present in your Lordships’ House—I have been since the first lockdown—but I am currently isolating and will not be able to attend the House…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, the noble Lord always tells me that my Answers are unsatisfactory; I do not always agree with him. As it stands, the convention, which has not been adhered to by the…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, I have given the House the reasons for the Government not wishing to adhere to the convention. However, the United Kingdom Government are absolutely committed to…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, on the specific question of the number that the noble Baroness asks about, I will have to write to her; I apologise for that. Obviously, the Government hold the…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, my noble and learned friend is right to draw attention to this. Although protection for deliberations within public authorities is allowed for in the convention, it does…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCouncil of Europe Convention on Access to Official DocumentsMy Lords, I have underlined the principle of this Government’s belief in transparency. I refute the idea that there is anything anti-European here. The current adherents to the…20 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordination with Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, I understand the concern of the noble Lord and many citizens of the United Kingdom about the future and how we move forward. The Prime Minister made a considered…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordination with Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, I confess that I cannot comment in detail on discussions with the Republic of Ireland but I will ensure that I inform the noble Lord appropriately.08 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordination with Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, the Government naturally respect informed voices. I do not think that the publication place necessarily establishes authority; we have seen recent examples. There are…08 Jul 2021