Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting) Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mike Freer

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The purpose of the clause, as we have discussed in detail, is to enable the Secretary of State or the Treasury to make sanctions regulations for a number of purposes, such as to comply with international obligations or for other specified reasons, including in the interests of national security or the prevention of terrorism in the UK or elsewhere. Mr Speaker, the clause is in many ways the core of the Bill.

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Did I say Mr Speaker? I have been so chilled to the marrow, Dame Cheryl, that I am losing my bearings.

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