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However, we have not specifically mentioned biosecurity, cybersecurity or economic security in the Bill because we regard all of them as being part of the generic definition of border security threats that we have put in the Bill. I assure all noble Lords who have spoken in this short and helpful debate that we take these issues extremely seriously and that they will provide a focus. It is not just about small boats, illegal boat crossings and individuals who are using criminal gangs; it is about border security. The Border Security Commander will look at the illegal trafficking of people, biosecurity, cybersecurity and economic security issues as part of his generic role of presenting a plan to the Home Security on the security measures that fall within the commander’s remit.