Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Nadine Dorries in the Chair]
David Anderson gave evidence.
Eric King and Sara Ogilviegave evidence.
Nigel Inkster and Lord Evans gave evidence.
[Mr Charles Walker in the Chair]
Alan Wardle and Ray McClure gave evidence.
Mark Hughes gave evidence.
Richard Berry, Chris Farrimond and Simon Grunwell gave evidence.
Mark Astley gave evidence.
Lord Judge, Clare Ringshaw-Dowle, Sir Stanley Burnton and Jo Cavan gave evidence.
Lord Reid and Charles Clarke gave evidence.
[Nadine Dorries in the Chair] We now begin line-by-line consideration of the Bill. Would everyone please ensure that all mobile phones and other electronic devices are switched into silent mode?...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 57, in clause 13, page 10, line 16, a fter “content”, insert “or secondary data” This amendment, and others to Clause...
[Albert Owen in the Chair] Clause 13
Amendment proposed (this day): 57, in clause 13, page 10, line 16, after “content”, insert “or secondary data”.—(Keir Starmer.) This amendment, and others to Clause...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 4, in clause 15, page 12, line 3, le ave out “or organisation”. This amendment, and others to Clause 15, seek to preserve the...
I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 17, page 13, line 5, le ave out “Secretary of State” and insert “Judicial Commissioners”. This...
I beg to move amendment 30, in clause 18, page 14, line 20, a fter “security”, insert “or”. With this it will be convenient to discuss the...
I beg to move amendment 91, in clause 22, page 17, line 29, a t end insert— “(1A) A warrant under this section can only be issued in an emergency...
I beg to move amendment 43, in clause 23, page 18, line 7, le ave out “may” and insert “must” This amendment, and others to Clause 23, would...
I beg to move amendment 104, in clause 24, page 18, line 38, l eave out subsections (1) and (2) and insert— ‘(1) This section applies where a warrant...
I beg to move amendment 49, in clause 25, page 19, line 22, a fter “items”, insert “presumptively”. With this it will be convenient to...
[Albert Owen in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 68, in clause 30, page 23, line 41, leave out paragraph (5)(c).
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 252, in clause 34, page 28, line 37, a t end insert— “(4A) Subsection (4) shall not apply where the person outside the United...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 10, Noes 2.
[Albert Owen in the Chair] Clause 44
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 77, in clause 49, page 39, line 2, af ter “not”, insert “, without reasonable excuse,”
I beg to move amendment 65, in clause 50, page 40, line 27, leave out paragraph (7)(a).
I beg to move amendment 79, in clause 51, page 41, line 18, a t end insert— “(4) In proceedings against any person for an offence under this section in...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Nadine Dorries in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 135, in clause 61, page 49, line 32, l eave out subsections (1) and (2) and insert— “(1) For the purposes of this Part, a...
I beg to move amendment 105, in schedule 4, page 206, line 40, at end insert— “An ambulance trust in England Duty Manager of Ambulance Trust Control Rooms All...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 241, in clause 67, page 53, line 8, le ave out subsections (4)(a) and (b) and insert— “(a) is an officer appointed by the...
I beg to move amendment 141, in clause 68, page 54, leave out lines 3 to 13 and insert— “( ) An application for an order shall be made on notice to the journalist...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
[Nadine Dorries in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 246, in clause 72, page 57, line 35, l eave out from “subsection (1)” to end of line 40. This amendment ensures that if conduct...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 150, in clause 76, page 59, line 26, a fter “Kingdom”, insert “the notice shall be served at that person’s principal...
I beg to move amendment 164, in clause 78, page 61, line 5, le ave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) A Judicial Commissioner may issue a data retention...
I beg to move amendment 175, in clause 79, page 62, line 34, a t end insert— “() the public interest in the protection of privacy and the integrity of...
I beg to move amendment 179, in clause 80, page 62, line 40, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “Judicial Commissioner”.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 225, in clause 84, page 65, line 20, a fter “not”, insert “, without reasonable excuse,”. There are two points to...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 381, in clause 88, page 66, line 38, l eave out “information” and insert “specified data”. This amendment seeks to...
I beg to move amendment 384, in clause 89, page 68, line 13, l eave out from “information” to end of line 15. This amendment acknowledges that...
I beg to move amendment 385, in clause 90, page 68, line 24, l eave out paragraph (b) This amendment, and others to Clause 90, refine the matters to which targeted...
I rise to speak to amendment 395.
IPB 66 Tom Hickman IPB 67 The Internet Telephony Services Providers’ Association IPB 68 Letter from the Security Minister
[Albert Owen in the Chair] Good morning and welcome to the Committee. We all have a good reason not to be in the Chamber this morning but I am sure you will all join me in wishing Her Majesty a...
I beg to move amendment 405, in clause 91, page 70, line 8, af ter “crime”, insert “where there is reasonable suspicion that a serious criminal...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 257, in clause 95, page 72, line 33, l eave out “the Scottish Ministers have” and insert “a member of the Scottish Government...
I beg to move amendment 419, in clause 96, page 72, line 36, l eave out “law enforcement chief described in Part 1 or 2 of the table in Schedule 6” and...
I beg to move amendment 258, in clause 97, page 75, line 4, leave out from “a” to “under” and insert “decision to issue a warrant”. This amendment, and...
I beg to move amendment 439, in clause 98, page 75, line 25, l eave out “considered” and insert “had reasonable grounds for believing there was an...
I beg to move amendment 441, in clause 99, page 76, line 10, l eave out paragraph (b). With this it will be convenient to discuss amendment 442, in...
I beg to move amendment 499, in clause 100, page 77, line 3, a fter “items”, insert “presumptively”. With this it will be convenient to...
I beg to move amendment 275, in clause 101, page 79, line 19, leave out “describe” and insert “specify”. With this it will be convenient to...
I beg to move amendment 635, in clause 102, page 80, line 21, leave out “ending with the fifth working day after the day on which” and insert “of...
I beg to move amendment 638, in clause 104, page 83, line 17, at end insert— “(8A) Section 97 (approval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners) applies...
[Albert Owen in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 293, in clause 109, page 87, line 39, leave out subsection (3). This amendment would remove the provision which allows a targeted equipment interference warrant to be...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I call Joanna Cherry.
I beg to move amendment 649, in clause 114, page 91, line 42, after “not”, insert “without reasonable excuse”.
I beg to move amendment 496, in clause 116, page 93, line 39, leave out subsection (3) and insert— “(3) In proceedings against any person for an offence...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 651, in clause 121, page 98, line 9, l eave out subsection (2)(b).
I beg to move amendment 661, in clause 122, page 98, line 44, at end insert— ‘(4) Material obtained via a warrant under this Part may only be shared...
I beg to move amendment 662, in clause 123, page 99, line 3, l eave out “review the Secretary of State’s conclusions as to the following matters”...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 664, in clause 125, page 99, line 42, leave out “but the purposes may still be general purposes” and insert “and any...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 610, in clause 128, page 101, line 24, ;after “requires” insert “(to the extent that it did so previously)”. This...
I beg to move amendment 671, in clause 129, page 102, line 41, ;leave out “ending with the fifth working day after the day on which” and insert “of...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 520, in clause 131, page 104, line 9, at end insert— “(3B) Subsection (3) shall not be applicable where the person outside the...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 613, in clause 134, page 106, line 31, ;leave out “any selection” and insert “the selection of any” This amendment...
I beg to move amendment 504, in clause 135, page 108, line 12, after “items”, insert “presumptively”.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
IPB 69 Letter from the Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP
[Nadine Dorries in the Chair] Before we start, I advise Members wishing to table amendments for consideration during next week’s sittings to do so by rise of House on Thursday. Before we...
I beg to move amendment 673, in clause 138, page 109, line 30, leave out paragraph (c) and insert— “(c) the Secretary of State considers the requirements of section 141...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 680, in clause 141, page 111, line 35, ;after “specify”, insert— “by name or description the person, persons or...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 615, in clause 143, page 113, line 2, leave out “one or more”. This amendment is consequential on amendment 616. With this it...
Amendments made: 616, in clause 144, page 113, line 21, leave out “one or more”. This amendment makes it clear that Clause 144(2)(b) only permits a bulk acquisition...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
Amendment made: 619, in clause 146, page 115, line 17, leave out “one or more”.—(The Solicitor General.) This amendment is consequential on amendment 616.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I rise to speak to amendment 522, in clause 148, page 116, line 10, ;at beginning insert— “Where such a warrant is to be given to a person outside the...
I rise to speak to amendment 523, in clause 149, page 116, line 43, ;at end insert “which for a relevant operator outside the United Kingdom shall...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. With this it will be convenient to discuss:
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I rise to speak to amendment 687, in clause 152, page 119, line 17, ;at end insert— ‘(2A) In proceedings against any person for an offence under this...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
The question is that the clause stand part of the Bill. As many as are of that opinion say Aye. [Hon. Members: “Aye.”] Of the contrary No. I think the Ayes have it, the Ayes—
[Albert Owen in the Chair] Clause 154
Question (this day) again proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 695, in clause 156, page 122, line 34, ;leave out subsection (2)(b). With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Amendment 696,...
I beg to move amendment 698, in clause 157, page 123, line 3, leave out from “must” to end of line and insert “determine”. With this it will...
I rise to speak to amendment 700, in clause 158, page 123, line 35, ;leave out from second “period” to second “the” in line 36 and insert...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 1.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 1.
I rise to speak to amendment 689, in clause 161, page 125, line 9, after “describe”, insert “precisely and explicitly” With this it will be...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 1.
I beg to move amendment 620, in clause 163, page 126, line 6, at end insert— This drafting amendment is for consistency with clauses 127 and 143. With this it...
I rise to speak to amendment 707, in clause 164, page 127, line 20, ;at end insert— “(c) may only be made if the Secretary of State considers it...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 1.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
I rise to speak to amendment 712, in clause 169, page 132, line 3, at end insert— ‘(3A) Material obtained via a warrant under this Part may only be...
I beg to move amendment 624, in clause 170, page 132, line 7, leave out from beginning to “is” and insert “the selection of any of the material...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 9, Noes 2.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 7, Noes 2.
Amendments made: 626, in clause 176, page 136, line 4, after “Sections”, insert “181(7A),”. This amendment and amendments 627 and 628 clarify that there is no breach of...
I beg to move amendment 721, in clause 177, page 136, line 21, ;leave out subsection (3)(a)(iii). With this it will be convenient to discuss amendment 722, in...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I rise to speak to amendment 728, in clause 183, page 140, line 35, ;leave out from “178(5)(a)” to end of line and insert “and the purposes must be...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I rise to speak to amendment 733, in clause 186, page 142, line 31, ;at end insert— “(c) may be made only if the Secretary of State considers that it is...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 631, in clause 192, page 147, line 37, ;after “that”, insert “— (a) ” This amendment is consequential on...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 8, Noes 2.
[Albert Owen in the Chair] Before we start our line-by-line scrutiny, I want to make a couple of announcements. First, I remind the Committee that for amendments to be eligible for...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 10, Noes 2.
I beg to move amendment 741, in clause 194, page 148, line 36, ;at beginning insert— “( ) There shall be a body corporate known as the Investigatory...
I beg to move amendment 745, in clause 195, page 149, line 34, ;leave out “three” and insert “six”. With this it will be convenient to...
I beg to move amendment 752, in clause 196, page 150, line 43, ;at end insert “and under section 217 (technical capability notices)” With this it will be...
[albert Owen in the Chair] Clause 197
I beg to move amendment 760, in clause 197, page 152, line 27, leave out “directed” and insert “requested”. With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:...
I beg to move amendment 773, in clause 198, page 153, line 6, leave out from “aware” to the end of line 9. With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Amendment...
I beg to move amendment 792, in clause 199, page 154, line 17, ;at end insert— “(1A) A Judicial Commissioner may refer to the Investigatory Powers...
I beg to move amendment 808, in clause 201, page 156, line 37, leave out “the Prime Minister” and insert “Parliament”. With this it will be convenient to discuss the...
I beg to move amendment 824, in clause 203, page 158, line 33, ;at end insert— ‘(1A) A disclosure pursuant to subsection (1) will not constitute a...
I beg to move amendment 833, in clause 204, page 158, line 41, ;leave out “The Secretary of State must” and insert “The Treasury must”. With...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 839, in schedule 7, page 216, line 17, at end insert— “(5A) A statutory instrument for the purposes of paragraph (4) must be accompanied by...
I beg to move amendment 843, in clause 208, page 160, line 13, ;after “determination”, insert “or ruling or decision, including relating to a...
Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Committee divided: Ayes 10, Noes 2.
[Nadine Dorries in the Chair] Before we begin, this sitting is officially due to finish at 5.30 pm, but we will continue until 6.30 pm, at which point there will be a break. The Committee will...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 844, in clause 213, page 165, line 26, ;leave out subsection (6) and insert— “(6) The appropriate contribution shall represent...
I beg to move amendment 853, in clause 216, page 166, line 36, after “State”, insert “following approval by a Judicial Commissioner”. With this it will be convenient to...
Amendment proposed: 845, in clause 217, page 167, leave out lines 20 and 21 and insert— “(1) The Secretary of State may, following approval by a Judicial...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 734, in clause 219, page 170, line 8, at end insert “(and in the application of section 218(3) and (4) in relation to varying a...
I beg to move amendment 851, in clause 220, page 170, line 31, ;leave out subsection (6) and insert— ‘(6) The Board must consider the technical...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Albert Owen in the Chair] Clause 223
I beg to move amendment 869, in clause 223, page 172, line 41, leave out sub-paragraph (i) and insert— ‘(i) is about an entity to which a telecommunications service is...
I beg to move amendment 870, in clause 225, page 177, line 11, ;at end insert— ‘(a) an advocate, (b) a barrister, (c) a solicitor.’ This amendment...
I beg to move amendment 634, in schedule 10, page 235, line 33, leave out paragraph 46. This amendment omits the amendments of paragraph 19ZD of Schedule 3 to the Police...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. With this it will be convenient to consider:
“(1) Upon completion of conduct authorised by a warrant under this Part, or the cancellation of a warrant issued under this Part, a Judicial Commissioner must notify the affected party, in...
‘Any conduct authorised under a warrant issued under this Part must be conducted in a verifiable manner, so as to produce a chronological record of documentary evidence detailing the...
‘(1) The Intelligence and Surveillance Commissioner is to notify the subject or subjects of investigative or surveillance conduct relating to the statutory functions identified in section...
“An operator who has not been designated as the operator of an electronic communications network or service according to section 34 of the Communications Act 2003; or whose service has...
“The discharge of the powers, duties and functions under this Act is subject to an obligation to have due regard to the following— (a) the public interest in protecting national...
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