Lord Mandelson

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Derek Twigg

Wednesday 4th February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

I will take one more intervention, and then I have to make some progress.

[Derek Twigg (Widnes and Halewood) (Lab)]

It is disappointing that neither the Opposition nor the Government have referenced the important role that the ISC could have here. As a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee—I have spoken to its Chair, the Lord Beamish, and we heard earlier from its deputy Chair—we feel that the Committee should be involved to help this process on behalf of Parliament, and I urge my right hon. Friend to speak to No.10 to ensure we get that, and that it happens quickly.

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

As I think I have already said, I will take the point away. My hon. Friend knows from our personal details on a different matter my respect for the Intelligence and Security Committee and its work.