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HANSARDOverseas Chinese Police Stations in UK: Legal StatusThe right hon. Gentleman makes a good point about reciprocal action. When the Prime Minister appointed me he was extremely clear on how he saw the role of security and what he saw…01 Nov 2022HANSARDOverseas Chinese Police Stations in UK: Legal StatusMy hon. Friend is right that it has been alleged that other states have had connections in this regard, and that is being looked at. On the length of time question, I hope he will…01 Nov 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Would you say that the extra powers given to organisations such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority and its equivalent in Scotland are important to ensure that such…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Fourth sitting)Q So it does have some environmental effect. Peter Swabey: Yes, you are right. I had not thought of that aspect of it—I was thinking in terms of the reporting that companies…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I do not agree; let me push back on that. One of the things we have a problem with in the community that I am lucky enough to represent is dumping waste—fly-tipping—and it so…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Fourth sitting)Q You do not think that cleaning up Companies House, making people accountable, and understanding who they are and who knows what are important for governance? Peter Swabey: No, I…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Fourth sitting)Q It is nice to see you, Mr Swabey. May I ask specifically about the governance aspect, which is your area? Accountability is fundamental to governance. You cannot hold people to…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Fourth sitting)Q This is a very brief question. What difference will this make to the solicitors’ profession as well? You will have noticed that there is not only a control of accountancy but an…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you very much indeed. The amount of data coming out suggests that this legislation may do something to inform people about things such as phoenixing, which you have…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)I should put on the record that he is a friend of mine as well.27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)They are brilliant. These people are quite literally on the frontline of our democracy, defending our freedom by defending our corporate integrities. Their work is extraordinary…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q I am very grateful for your input. I wonder whether you could say a little bit more on the issue of shell companies and how they are used. You will know very well the work of…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q I am very pleased to hear that. You are challenging me as Security Minister. You speak against cyber-security, which is an enormous element of the defences that we need for…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q Could you give some live examples as to how you would use various aspects of the powers in the Bill to improve your ability to track? Of course, we have spoken on numerous…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q Mr Taggart, you will be aware that there is wider debate about unique identifiers because it ties in personal privacy aspects in healthcare, insurance and, in fact, every part…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)That is absolutely true, which is why the partnership that we have to put in place alongside agencies, NGOs and journalism, to make sure the application programming interfaces are…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q We must get this right, but it is an international problem that we must all get right. Helena Wood: May I come in on that particular point around Companies House reform? The…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q I am very interested in some of the identification elements that are raised. How much of a difference will the verified identification make to the identification of individuals?…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)Q You will forgive me for recognising that there may be other jurisdictions closer to their home that are also involved in that. Duncan Hames: But this is the jurisdiction that…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (Third sitting)I have only just come into post. Duncan Hames: It is hard, as we are often told, for legislative time to be found. So please make the most of the opportunity and take it as far as…27 Oct 2022