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National Security Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Coaker (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 7 March 2023. It occurred during Debate on bills on National Security Bill.

Moved by

Lord Coaker

193: After Clause 91, insert the following new Clause—

“Duty to update the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament's memorandum of understanding

(1) The Prime Minister must ensure that the memorandum of understanding between the Prime Minister and the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (the “ISC”) under section 2 of the Justice and Security Act 2013 (the “MoU”) is revised to reflect any changes to the intelligence or security activities of His Majesty’s Government as a result of this Act.

(2) Any revisions to the MoU under subsection (1) must be agreed between the Prime Minister and the ISC in accordance with the process set out in section 2 of the Justice and Security Act 2013.

(3) Any engagement between the Prime Minister and the ISC relating to revisions to the MoU under subsection (1) must commence within the 6-month period beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment ensures that the ISC’s Memorandum of Understanding is updated to reflect this Act.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

828 c748 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber
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