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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Given the very obvious numbers on the Committee, there is no point in pushing the amendment to a vote, but I still believe that the burden on small businesses is too great. I beg…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)It will be.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 25, in clause 6, page 5, line 1, leave out paragraph (a). This amendment prevents the Secretary of State from creating further requirements for enhanced…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)On a point of order, Sir Edward. I will comment on it very happily, and merely repeat that the SIA is a regulator that has faced significant challenges over recent years and,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 22, in clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “200” and insert “300”. This amendment sets the threshold for qualifying premises at 300 individuals.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)This is a simple repetition of the amendments we have made throughout the Bill to alleviate the burden on small businesses and ensure that the balance is appropriate.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 23, in clause 32, page 22, line 20, leave out from “for” to “in” in line 21 and insert “enhanced duty premises to be standard duty premises.” This…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)This very simple amendment is in line with the others that I have already spoken about. It would limit the Government’s power to exert extra burdens on small businesses.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)It’s your chairmanship! I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)We are nearly there, Sir Edward.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I am afraid that amendment 18 is on the same point we have made throughout, which is about overburdening.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 6 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 7 Enhanced duty premises and qualifying events:…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 32 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 33 Interpretation of this Part Question proposed,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)Simply to say that, although there needs to be a maximum sum to levy as a penalty, £18 million strikes any reasonable person as extremely high. Although we completely agree with…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Given that this is the last time I will speak on this Bill Committee, I want to pay tribute to Figen and Brendan for the work they have done. There is always a danger with such…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I tabled the new clause on the SIA for the simple reason that its reputation goes before it. Work that was done in the Department under a previous regime demonstrated that there…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)No, I am not withdrawing it; I am just not moving it.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 18, in clause 37, page 25, line 5, after “force” insert “for enhanced duty premises and qualifying events requirements”. See explanatory statement to NC1.31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)I have had the great privilege of meeting Figen and Brendan over many months on this, so I have no questions.29 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsNot true.07 Oct 2024