Questions & Answers
Q1
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Question about the Intelligence and Security Committee's oversight and scrutiny of intelligence agencies, referencing the outdated Intelligence Services Act 1994.
Given that the UK has some of the best intelligence agencies in the world with huge powers and budgets to keep our country safe every day, is it not time for the Intelligence and Security Committee to have new powers of oversight and even sanctions to ensure public confidence in these agencies' scrutiny?
Let me echo the right hon. Member’s words in paying tribute to the work that our intelligence and security agencies do in keeping us all safe every day. The Government have approved an uplift in resources for the Committee, and we are working closely with it on the best operating model for doing its job as effectively as possible.
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Assessment & feedback
Commitment to new powers of oversight and sanction was not addressed specifically.
Working Closely
Resources Uplift
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Q2
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Question prompted by a controversial statement from an Ulster rap band performing at Glastonbury, asking about attendance of Cabinet Office Ministers.
Given the controversial statement from an Ulster rap band on the bill at Glastonbury, can the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster reassure that no Cabinet Office Ministers will be attending Glastonbury this year?
I will not be going to Glastonbury, but I am very much looking forward to seeing Bruce Springsteen at Anfield stadium on Saturday night.
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Assessment & feedback
Attending Cabinet Office Ministers were not addressed specifically.
Personal Attendance
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