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The hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. It is worth reiterating that the activity that we are debating is alleged to have occurred between 2018 and 2023. The Government are clear-eyed about t
10 November 2026·China: Breach of UK Parliamentarians’ DataI accept the important point about the nature of the threat that we face internationally, and specifically from China; I have just referenced that. FIRS is an important operational tool. As I said to
10 November 2026·China: Breach of UK Parliamentarians’ DataI simply do not accept the premise of the question that the hon. Gentleman has asked, or the way that he asked it. This Government prioritise national security, and we will ensure that— [ Interruption
10 November 2026·China: Breach of UK Parliamentarians’ DataThe right hon. Gentleman is a seasoned commentator on these matters and I always listen very carefully to what he has to say. Let me restate what I have said from this Dispatch Box on many occasions:
10 November 2026·China: Breach of UK Parliamentarians’ DataI am grateful to the hon. Member for raising that point. I am certain that the Home Secretary intended no offence by the remarks she made, but he raises some important points. If he were to write to m
10 November 2026·China: Breach of UK Parliamentarians’ DataMy hon. Friend makes a really helpful and important point. She is right that Members across this House have had personal experiences in this regard. I only hope that, rather than seeking to score poli
10 November 2026·China: Breach of UK Parliamentarians’ Data
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