Police Service of Northern Ireland: Security and Data Protection Breach
Debate between Meg Hillier and Chris Heaton-Harris(1 year, 2 months ago)
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Chris Heaton-Harris
I must be careful about how I answer that question, because it relates very much to security matters, but I think I can say that the hon. Gentleman is correct in assuming what he assumes.
Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (Lab/Co-op)
I am heartened by the Secretary of State’s commitment to money and support for his officers, although money cannot put this right. Ministers come and go, as do Governments, so will he also commit himself to giving regular and confidential updates to, perhaps, the Intelligence and Security Committee or the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the ongoing costs? There is a danger that while there is a long-term risk for officers, short-term Government thinking can mean that support of this kind can wither on the vine.