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National Security Bill

Proceeding contribution from Tom Tugendhat (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 16 November 2022. It occurred during Debate on bills on National Security Bill.

My right hon. Friend makes a valid point. The challenge that we have, as he knows very well, is how we balance the responsibility to inform and how wide we go. I have spoken about this issue with my right hon. Friend in the past, and his judgment on this is something I have always valued, so it has always been very important to me that we share a view on it. However, I think we all agree that where a foreign power is seeking to influence our political life in the broadest sense, we should know about it, whoever is exercising that influence.

I take my right hon. Friend’s point about enhanced registration. Sadly, there is inherently a delay between the way that life changes and the response of Government —that is the reality of existence—but it is important for us to recognise that some countries and entities do require enhanced awareness. That is why it is important for us to have an extra tier.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

722 cc732-3 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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