Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to give the Intelligence and Security Committee the power to (a) summon witnesses and (b) sanction individuals in the event that any person from the security and intelligence services provides misleading information to that committee.
- Answer
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The Government values the independent and robust oversight which the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) provides. The Justice and Security Act 2013 (JSA2013) was designed to ensure the ISC has the necessary access to highly classified material while protecting national security. The Government remains confident current arrangements remain fit for purpose.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 113503
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Intelligence and Security Committee Witnesses Sanctions Disinformation
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- 2026-04-01 12:29:17 +0100
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