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HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Ninth sitting)It is until 1 o’clock.18 Jan 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Ninth sitting)The Government Whip has noted that the hon. Gentleman is very much in order. Ordered, That further consideration be now adjourned. —(Scott Mann.)18 Jan 2024HANSARD Dog Daycare: Urban AreasI should be more than happy to meet the hon. Lady and representatives of her businesses at the Department—if I am still in place for the next few hours, which I very much hope I…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Dog Daycare: Urban AreasI thank the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Dame Meg Hillier) for securing this debate. One of my first actions in this House was supporting her as a candidate to…27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (Tenth sitting)I have heard the points made by Opposition Members loud and clear, and I heard their points of order in the Chamber this afternoon. The Chief Whip and the officials are aware of…06 Sept 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (Tenth sitting)I will not; I have almost finished. It will not surprise the Committee to know that I have very little to say. I am absolutely convinced that the appointment of the new Security…06 Sept 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move, That the Order of the Committee of 7 July 2022 be varied by the omission from paragraph 1(e) of the words “and 2.00pm”.06 Sept 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (Ninth sitting)I have listened intently to the points made from the Opposition Benches. My first port of call after this will be the Chief Whip’s office to discuss the arrangements for the…06 Sept 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q Mr Hall, thank you very much for giving up your time for us this morning. I understand that this is your first time giving evidence to Parliament, and this is my first time…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q Following on from that, what should the proposed STPIMs regime—state threats prevention and investigation measures—learn from how terrorism prevention and investigation measures…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q The Bill allows for oversight of STPIMs. In your view, what is the strength of the independent function of your office? Jonathan Hall: First, it is being able to go to the room…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you both for coming to give evidence today—we are very grateful—and for all you have done in the past to keep our country safe. My first question is to Sir Alex. Can you…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q How do you think Russian aggression since before Salisbury has factored into security priorities for our intelligence services? Sir Alex Younger : It has risen. During my…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q In terms of this Bill, much of the legislation we are looking to update is quite old. How much of a need do you think there is to upgrade our current legislation in the light of…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q Just one final question for this witness, if I may. We have just had evidence from Jonathan Hall QC, who reflected that he did not think there was an operational need for part 3…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q I did not get a chance to ask you a question at the start of the session, Sir David, so I feel I am slightly obligated to ask you a question at the end. In terms of the need for…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)That is very helpful. Thank you.07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you for your service to the country. Your recent service as national security adviser gave you a valuable perspective on the current threats. Can you describe the extent…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)Q That is really helpful. You mention cyber. From your perspective, what is the increasing relevance of cyber to state threats? Paddy McGuinness: Yes, and this is illustrative. In…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (First sitting)May I have one final question?07 Jul 2022