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HANSARDNational Security Bill (Second sitting)Q Sam, could you briefly describe the nature of the hostile threats that we see, how they have changed over the years and how you see them changing? Sam Armstrong: Yes. In a…07 Jul 2022HANSARDNational Security Bill (Second sitting)Q Could you expand a little more on the cyber-nature of those threats? What do we see and what do you need? Carl Miller: If there is one thing to take away from any of my evidence…07 Jul 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 (Second sitting)Q I have one more question, if I may. The Bill introduces a new offence of foreign interference, which will criminalise interference in the UK political process. Do you see value…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)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 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 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)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 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 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 (Second sitting)Q Professor Martin, thank you very much for appearing in front of us today. You are credited with being a significant proponent of transforming the UK’s approach to…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 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 2022HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsI am sure that my hon. Friend would agree that our world-leading artists and musicians are not just important to the UK economically, but vital to our country’s culture and soft…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryAs my right hon. Friend and fellow Cornish MP will know, crab and lobster exports are a big part of our fishing sector in North Cornwall. There have been reports in the press of…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesApologies from North Cornwall, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) for bringing forward this very important debate. In the three minutes that I…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker— (Inaudible)14 Jan 2021HANSARD Planning for the FutureI thank the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) for bringing forward such an important debate. Others in the Chamber will no doubt make arguments about algorithms and…15 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUWill my right hon. Friend confirm that, if we cannot find suitable compromises with our European friends on the remaining issues of the level playing field, governance and…10 Dec 2020