Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on National Security (State Threats) Bill.

National Security (State Threats) Bill

Moved by

Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1: Clause 1, page 1, line 10, after “activity” insert “including espionage”

Member's explanatory statement

This probing amendment seeks to clarify whether all aspects of espionage are covered by the reference to “foreign power threat activity”, in the light of the recent conviction of two Chinese spies, one of whom worked for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 857 c953
Session: 2026-27
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Companies China Intelligence services Exemptions Humanitarian aid Flags Ownership Ministerial powers National security Proscribed organisations Passports Oppression Espionage Press freedom Uniforms Artificial intelligence Propaganda Subversion Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cybersecurity
Legislation: National Security (State Threats) Bill 2026-27
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk

National Security (State Threats) Bill

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