Points of Order
Debate between Richard Burgon and Judith Cummins
Madam Deputy Speaker
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. It is not a matter for the Chair, but the hon. Member has put his point on the record.
Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab)
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Thank you for allowing me to make this point of order and apologies for not making you aware of it in advance. I have just seen an email response from the private investigation organisation APCO in response to my subject access request, which says that
“this has produced a large volume of data”
and that they
“therefore require additional time in which to supply our response to you”.
It adds:
“This has made the response to your DSAR complex in accordance with the statutory framework.”
Labour Together responded:
“we will need some further time to complete this work”,
saying that they may need up to 18 May.
Madam Deputy Speaker, will you provide guidance on how the democratic and political rights of elected Members can be protected when a private investigation firm states that it has gathered a large volume of data in relation to us? By arguing that it is some way complex, it clearly holds a large volume of data. What guidance can you give as to how our democratic duties and political freedoms can be protected when a private investigation firm is operating in this way?
Madam Deputy Speaker
I thank the hon. Member for his point of order. You may not be aware of a previous point of order from your right hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell), but you have put your point on the record. If you have any concerns about compliance with the law, you may wish to consult the Information Commissioner.
Pride in Place
Debate between Richard Burgon and Judith Cummins(5 months, 2 weeks ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)
For the final question, I call Richard Burgon.
Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab)
Not only as the Member of Parliament, but as an east Leeds resident, I am delighted that £20 million has been secured for Seacroft North and Monkswood, which really needs it. Does the Minister agree that the ideas and answers on how this vital money should be spent lie with the local people in Seacroft North and Monkswood, who were sadly left behind and let down by the previous Tory Government?