Intelligence and Security Committee Report on Russia

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:35 pm on 5 November 2019.

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Photo of Mark Pritchard Mark Pritchard Conservative, The Wrekin 12:35, 5 November 2019

Is it not the case that there is no conspiracy and no cover-up, and that this is just a manifestation of a considered bureaucratic process? May I draw the Minister’s attention to some comments that my right hon. and learned Friend Mr Grieve has made over the past 24 hours? As a matter of courtesy, I informed his office that I would be making these comments. To the media, he said, “I can think of no good reason why the ISC report is not being published.” While my right hon. and learned Friend is indeed very learned, the fact that he does not know of a reason does not necessarily mean that there is not a reason. I wonder whether the Minister can confirm that.