Investigatory Powers Bill Debate

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Department: Attorney General

Investigatory Powers Bill

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Excerpts
Ping Pong: House of Commons
Tuesday 15th November 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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None Portrait Several hon. Members rose—
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Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)
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Order. Before I call the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry) on behalf of the Scottish National party, let me say that we have 19 minutes left in this very important debate and I have noticed several accomplished and learned colleagues attempting to catch my eye. I know they are as capable of making a good argument in three minutes as in 15 minutes, and I implore them to take the former course.

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Robert Buckland Portrait The Solicitor General
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We have heard many heartfelt contributions to this debate from Members on both sides of the House and I recognise the strength of feeling on this issue. Time does not permit me—

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)
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Order. I think the hon. and learned Gentleman is seeking the leave of the House to respond to the debate.

Robert Buckland Portrait The Solicitor General
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I certainly am. I seek the leave of the House to respond to the debate, but time does not permit me to say much more.

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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I congratulate the hon. and learned Gentleman on his excellent brevity.

Question put,

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Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)
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Order. If Members are leaving the Chamber following the previous business, I hope that they will have the courtesy to be quiet while we begin the next business.