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Proceeding contribution from Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on Intelligence and Security Committee.


Intelligence and Security Committee

That is one of the great dilemmas that Governments have faced and, I suspect, continue to face. It is not for me to comment on what the conclusion will be, but there has been some confusion on that. My hon. Friend will be aware that Baroness Neville-Jones at one stage had some responsibility for that within the Home Office, but she is no longer in government. It probably makes sense that the Cabinet Office has some sort of lead responsibility, but many loose ends still need to be addressed. If the Home Secretary or the Minister has any thoughts on those matters, I am sure that the whole House will be delighted to hear them when they reply to the debate, as it would deal with a problem that has been present for a considerable time and to which our report refers.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
536 c68 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Counter-terrorism Cooperation Consultants Cybercrime Finance Intelligence services GCHQ Intelligence and Security Committee Judicial review National security Parliamentary scrutiny Staff Espionage Olympic Games 2012 Mohamed, Binyam Defence Intelligence
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