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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 4 November 2015. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Enterprise Bill [HL].


Enterprise Bill [HL]

As my noble friend is talking about the broad range of plans that the Government have, could they address something with the European Commission? As the noble Lord, Lord Mendelsohn, pointed out, cybercrime is no respecter of boundaries. The Commission has located a cybersecurity centre in Heraklion in Crete, a place that you cannot fly to in winter because you have to go via Athens. In this very fast-moving area, it would be sensible to find a way of placing the centre more centrally where people would be prepared to work and operate. I mention that in passing because it is something that needs to be looked at. I underline absolutely what the Minister says—the Government are doing a very great deal here—but this is something that just does not fit with our plans, because the European convention is so important.

6.15 pm


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
765 c354GC 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Business
Legislation
Enterprise Bill (HL) 2015-16
Link
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