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Debate between Mark Spencer and Alex Chalk
Monday 12th October 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Spencer Portrait Mark Spencer (Sherwood) (Con)
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6. What changes she plans to make to the investigatory powers of the police and security services.

Alex Chalk Portrait Alex Chalk (Cheltenham) (Con)
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18. What changes she plans to make to the investigatory powers of the police and security services.

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mrs Theresa May)
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The Government have been clear about the need to provide law enforcement and security and intelligence agencies with the powers they need to protect the public. A draft investigatory powers Bill will be published this autumn for pre-legislative scrutiny by a Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament.