Contributions
1,746 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEnglish Channel Small Boats IncidentThe tragedy in the channel draws into sharp focus an issue on which we have no doubt about the Home Secretary’s determined intentions. They are illustrated by her borders Bill,…25 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Lady for being so kind to me and my constituency, and my constituents by extension. It is clear that the Attorney General supports the new clause because…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Rosindell. I do not want to prolong our proceedings unduly, but I think it is important to amplify the Minister’s remarks. Without wishing to…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)When I said the Minister could become a star, I should have said a brighter star, because he has already shone in his response, particularly his generous invitation to meet with…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I agree. Indeed, when I proposed the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, to which the hon. Member for Hammersmith referred and which built on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is only a matter of time, Andy.23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for again offering further discussion on these subjects. I am also pleased that he is considering other means to achieve the objectives that I set…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I understand that the hon. Gentleman is setting out what the new clause does, but he will understand that at its heart is the determination that judicial review should look at the…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Rosindell. On behalf of the Back-Bench Members on this side of the Committee—and I hope others too—I thank the Minister and the shadow Minister.…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This new clause deals with evidence. Again, it has been deemed by the Clerks to be in scope and it would therefore be an…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I beg to move that the clause be read a Second time. The new clause addresses the issue of the courts’ role in curtailing the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)On the timing, the hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. He will know how the House works; he has been in it a long time. Clearly there will be opportunities for further…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)That is true, but I see the Minister as something between the two. He is more of a jalfrezi—spicy, lively and deeply satisfying, in terms of his response to my new clauses at…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I am going to give the Committee the benefit of my further wisdom in a few moments, but on that particular issue, the point about the Investigatory Powers Tribunal is that it is a…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I rise to correct the hon. Gentleman but not in an antagonistic way. He will understand that this new clause—and, indeed, the Bill—do not supersede section 67A of the Regulation…23 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillIt was my hon. Friend the Member for North East Bedfordshire who inspired my intervention. I just want the Government to make it clear that they are not contributing to a strange…22 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Tenth sitting)Exactly.18 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Tenth sitting)I apologise to the hon. Gentleman. What my hon. Friend the Minister has just said is important, because if there is a genuine consultative process of the kind that the hon.…18 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Tenth sitting)I would have sent it round anyway.18 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Tenth sitting)I do not want to labour this point, but it is safe to say that the Minister is absolutely right. It is a matter of balance, which is essentially what he said, but there is an…18 Nov 2021