Mercher, 16 Tachwedd 2022
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment his Department has made of the impact of the reduction in the Scottish block grant on devolved finances.
What assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the Government’s spending decisions on (a) public expenditure and (b) the cost of living in Scotland.
If he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of trends in the level of trust in the UK Government in Scotland.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on Scotland’s role in delivering the UK’s target of 5 GW of floating offshore wind energy by 2030.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for households with energy bill increases in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on Scotland’s role in the defence and security of the UK.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 November.
Let us start the first urgent question—[Interruption.] Sir John, what are you doing? [Interruption.] Well, why didn’t you go out the other way? Give him a job on that Front Bench! I...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Foreign Secretary to update the House on the current situation in Iran and the treatment of protesters.
With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement about the missile strike in Poland overnight. At approximately 7 pm local time last night, there were missile explosions in a...
Members throughout the House and people across the country will have been horrified to hear about the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. Awaab died in December 2020, just...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Daisy Cooper, supported by Helen Morgan, presented a Bill to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to enable local authorities [in...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Sarah Green presented a Bill to provide for the implementation of the United Kingdom’s free trade agreements with Australia and New...
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I seek your guidance on ensuring that the Home Office provides a high-quality and timely service to MPs. Since 1 January my office has been approached for...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee [Relevant Document: Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: National Security Bill, HC 297.]
“(1) A power conferred on a constable by virtue of this Part— (a) is additional to powers which the constable has at common law or by virtue of any other enactment, and (b) is not to...
‘(1) The operation of Parts 1, 4 and 5 of this Act must be reviewed by a person, or people, appointed by the Secretary of State. (2) The operation of Part 4 must be reviewed by the person...
Amendment made: 40, page 3, line 1, at end insert— “(aa) an individual who lives in the United Kingdom;”.—(Tom Tugendhat.) This amendment extends the definition of...
Amendments made: 41, page 3, line 24, leave out “of a kind”. This amendment and Amendment 42 narrow the circumstances in which an offence is committed under clause 3(2). Amendment 42,...
Amendments made: 44, page 7, line 10, leave out “place” and insert “land or building”. This amendment substitutes a reference in the definition of “prohibited...
Amendment made: 46, page 12, line 3, leave out “England and Wales” and insert “any part of the United Kingdom”.—(Tom Tugendhat.) This amendment amends clause 13(4)...
Amendment made: 47, page 14, line 30, at end insert “which is not a legal obligation under private law”.—(Tom Tugendhat.) This amendment prevents the exemption in clause 15(8)...
Amendment proposed: 14, page 20, line 35, leave out clause 27.—(Mr Davis.) Question put, That the amendment be made.
Amendments made: 48, page 21, line 20, leave out “the financial or other assistance of” and insert “financial or other assistance provided by”. This amendment and...
Amendment made: 50, page 23, line 12, at end insert— “(vii) section 15(1) (obtaining material benefits from a foreign intelligence service);”.—(Tom Tugendhat.) This...
Amendments made: 61, page 43, line 15, leave out from beginning to “must” and insert “Where P makes a foreign activity arrangement, P”. This amendment clarifies that only...
Amendments made: 66, page 44, line 28, after “person” insert “(whether P or another person)”. This amendment makes clear that an offence under clause 62 may be committed...
Amendments made: 69, page 44, line 37, after “person” insert “who is not a foreign power”. This amendment provides that subsection (1) does not apply to a specified person...
Amendments made: 72, page 45, line 8, leave out “A person who makes a foreign influence arrangement” and insert “Where P makes a foreign influence arrangement, P” This...
Amendments made: 84, page 47, line 22, at end insert “and a junior Minister”. This amendment includes junior Ministers within the definition of “Northern Ireland...
Amendments made: 87, page 47, line 39, after “person” insert “(whether P or another person)”. This amendment makes clear that an offence under clause 66 may be committed...
Amendments made: 91, page 48, line 7, after “principal” insert “who is not a foreign power”. This amendment provides that subsection (1) does not apply to a foreign...
Amendment made: 94, page 48, line 18, leave out subsections (1) to (10) and insert— “(1) Schedule (Exemptions) makes provision in relation to exemptions.”—(Tom Tugendhat.)...
Amendment made: 95, page 50, line 29, leave out “misleading, false or deceptive” and insert “false, inaccurate or misleading”.—(Tom Tugendhat.) This amendment...
Amendments made: 96, page 50, line 35, leave out “who is” and insert “the Secretary of State reasonably believes to be”. This amendment provides that an information notice...
Amendments made: 102, page 52, line 27, after “activity” insert “, or arranges for an activity to be carried out,”. This amendment adds to clause 73(1)(a) the case where a...
Amendments made: 106, page 53, line 10, leave out “this Part” and insert “section 69 or 70”. This amendment clarifies the information which may be published. Amendment...
Amendments made: 108, page 53, line 32, leave out “63(3)” and insert “63(7)” or (8)”. This amendment is consequential on Amendment 71. Amendment 109, page 54, line...
Amendments made: 110, page 55, leave out line 28. This amendment is consequential on NS2 and Amendment 94. Amendment 111, page 55, line 35, at end insert— “(2A) For the purposes of...
Amendments made: 51, page 56, line 37, after “consider” insert “the national security factors. (2A) The national security factors are— (a) whether the claimant has...
Amendment made: 113, page 64, line 5, at end insert— “(g) regulations under paragraph 15 of Schedule (Control of a person by a foreign power).”—(Tom Tugendhat.) This...
1(1) A person is controlled by a foreign power if one or more of the following conditions are met. (2) Condition 1 is that the foreign power has the right to direct or control, or actually...
Interpretation of Part 1 Interpretation 3 This Part makes provision about the interpretation of Part 1. Joint interests 4 If a foreign power holds a share or right jointly with another person...
15(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this Schedule for a permitted purpose. (2) The permitted purposes are— (a) to replace any or all references in this Schedule to a...
UK arrangements and agreements 1(1) Sections 61(1) and 64(1) (requirements to register foreign activity arrangements and foreign influence arrangements) do not apply to arrangements that are UK...
Amendments made: 54, page 100, line 19, at end insert— “(1A) The power in sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised only in relation to land or a building in the United Kingdom which is...
Amendments made: 58, page 173, line 40, at end insert— “(ga) the National Crime Agency;”. This amendment includes the National Crime Agency in the definition of “police...
Amendment proposed: 132, page 176, line 29, leave out “there is a real risk that”.—(Stuart C. McDonald.) This amendment would ensure the court was satisfied on the balance of...
Amendment proposed: 60, page 181, line 6, at end insert— “Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c. 30) 9 In Schedule 4 to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (offences to which defence in section 45 does...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 6 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2022, which was laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
That the draft Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 24 October, be approved.
That the draft Pensions Dashboards Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.
That the draft European University Institute (EU Exit) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 17 October, be approved.—(Amanda Solloway.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Amanda Solloway.)
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