My right hon. Friend mentioned the ISC’s scrutiny of these matters. He will understand the concern about widening the number of people who can play the role previously played exclusively by the Prime Minister. I understand the reasons for that, but has he considered limiting that to those Secretaries of State who have warranting powers?
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
John Hayes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 February 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords].
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