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Proceeding contribution from James Cleverly (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 February 2024. It occurred during Debate on bill on Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords].


Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]

I understood the point that the right hon. Gentleman was making—perhaps my answer was not clear—but I suggest that it is inconceivable that the Prime Minister would not routinely be informed of the exercise of this power. Ultimately, that is a level of granularity that would add complexity to the Bill without utility. But, as I have said, through the passage of the Bill thus far, we have listened carefully to the Committee’s suggestions, and although we may not always agree, I can reassure him, other members of the Committee and Members of the House that we will continue to act in listening mode in relation to the Committee’s suggestions.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
745 c521 
Session
2023-24
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Databases Digital technology Electronic surveillance Intelligence services Human rights Internet Intelligence and Security Committee Freedom of expression Journalism Prime Minister National security Ministerial responsibility Powers Privacy Public bodies Members Parliamentary scrutiny Telecommunications Trade unions Internet service providers Investigatory Powers Commissioner
Legislation
Investigatory Powers Act 2016
National Security Act 2023
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill (HL) 2023-24
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk