National Security Bill - Report (1st Day) – in the House of Lords at 6:30 pm on 1 March 2023.
Lord Sharpe of Epsom:
Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom
37: Clause 12, page 10, line 33, after “or” insert “having regard to other matters known to them”Member's explanatory statementThis Amendment clarifies the meaning of “ought reasonably to know”.
Amendment 37 agreed.
Amendments 38 and 39 not moved.
Clause 13: Foreign interference: general
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As a bill passes through Parliament, MPs and peers may suggest amendments - or changes - which they believe will improve the quality of the legislation.
Many hundreds of amendments are proposed by members to major bills as they pass through committee stage, report stage and third reading in both Houses of Parliament.
In the end only a handful of amendments will be incorporated into any bill.
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