Ms Nusrat Ghani
MP for Sussex Weald · Conservative · United Kingdom
“Before we come to the urgent question, I must say how disappointing it is that the Government were not forthcoming with a proactive ministerial statement on this matter. The disruption to aviation and the impact on many constituents has been considerable.”
“The point of order and its content are not a matter for the Chair. I have not been notified of any Minister coming forward at this point, but I have only just come into the Chair. If the hon.”
“(3) Regulations under section 14Z45B must provide that, where an out-of-hospital service is to be provided to a patient, the integrated care board must— (a) offer the patient a choice of at least two providers capable of providing the service, which may include NHS bodies and independent sector providers approved to provide that service u…”
“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant requirements are— (a) that the special educational provision set out in section F of an EHC plan meets the needs identified by an EHC needs assessment; (b) that ICBs can be required to provide such special educational provision; (c) that ICBs must provide such special educational provis…”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data…”
“(2) Arrangements under subsection (1) must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide for— (a) general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and other relevant primary care professionals to work together as part of integrated local primary care teams; (b) the sharing of relevant patient information between those professionals through secur…”
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“(2) Before tabling a motion under subsection (1)(b) the Secretary of State must publish and lay before the House of Commons an impact assessment on the potential effects on the health service of implementation of the Arrangement.” This new clause would require the Arrangement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom on pharmaceutical pricing to be brought before the House for a vote. New clause 18— Access to dental provision: Dental deserts — “(1) Within six months beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must establish a scheme to improve access to dental provision (“the Scheme”). (2) The purpose of the Scheme is to end dental deserts. (3) A dental desert is defined as any local authority area with fewer than ten active dental practices per 100,000 people.”
“New clause 16— Duty to promote public health — “All Ministers of the Crown have a duty to consider health outcomes and the promotion and protection of public health when exercising their duties.” This new clause will place a duty on all ministers to consider health outcomes and the promotion of public health when exercising their duties. New clause 17— Arrangement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom on pharmaceutical pricing — “(1) The Arrangement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom on pharmaceutical pricing may be ratified only if— (a) a Minister of the Crown has laid before the House of Commons a copy of the Arrangement, and (b) the Arrangement has been approved by a resolution of the House of Commons on a motion moved by a Minister of the Crown.”
“(3) Under subsection 2(b), cabinet members must attend at least three quarters of the Public Health Committee's meetings each year. (4) Each government Department must publish an annual report on their department's consideration of public health in its policy and the extent of joint policy formulation with other government Departments. (5) The Secretary of State must establish a Health Creation Unit to support the Public Health Committee. (6) The Health Creation Unit must submit an annual report on its activities, decision-making and cross-government progress to the Liaison Committee.” This new clause would establish a Public Health Committee and Health Creation Unit to promote public health and cross-government policy making.”
“(3) The Secretary of State must lay a report on the findings of the inquiry before Parliament within the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.” This new clause would establish an inquiry into the poorer health outcomes faced by women. New clause 15— Public Health Committee — (1) The Secretary of State must establish a Public Health Committee within six months of the passage of this Act to ensure a cross-governmental focus and consideration of the promotion of public health in government policy and address national health inequalities. (2) The Public Health Committee under subsection (1) must— (a) include at least one minister from each government Department in its membership, (b) include all cabinet ministers in its membership, (c) be chaired by the Prime Minister, (d) meet once in each annual quarter.”
“New clause 12— Inquiry into women’s health outcomes — (1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, commission an independent inquiry into women’s health provision and outcomes in England. (2) Any inquiry established under subsection (1) must consider— (a) the causes of— (i) poorer health outcomes, and (ii) disparities in patient safety, for women; (b) the effectiveness of existing commissioning arrangements in meeting the needs of women, and (c) recommendations to assist the Secretary of State in discharging the duty to reduce inequalities in health outcomes under section 1C of the National Health Service Act 2006.”
“New clause 11— Duty as respects waiting times for women’s health — “In the National Health Service Act 2006, after section 1CC (inserted by section 6 of this Act) insert— “1CD Duty as respects waiting times for women’s health The Secretary of State must exercise functions in relation to the health service with a view to ensuring that average waiting times for the diagnosis and elective treatment of conditions primarily affecting women do not exceed the overall average waiting times for NHS diagnosis and elective treatment.”” This new clause would ensure that the average waiting time for diagnosis and treatment for elective conditions for women’s health issues do not exceed the average wait time for wider NHS elective treatment.”
“(2) Before laying regulations under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must publish an impact assessment about how the trade negotiation will affect NHS frontline services and patients.” This new clause would require any trade negotiation which would require NHS spending or funding to exceed £100 million to be laid before Parliament by the Secretary of State in the form of regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.”
“(3) Upon publication of a strategy under subsection (1)(b) the Secretary of State must make a statement before the House of Commons regarding progress made towards the target set by subsection (1)(a).” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to make regulations to establish a statutory target for healthy life expectancy in Great Britain and publish a strategy every two years setting out how this target will be achieved. New clause 8— Impact of trade deals on the NHS — “(1) Any trade negotiation which would require NHS spending or funding to exceed £100 million must be laid before Parliament by the Secretary of State in the form of regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.”
“New clause 7— Healthy life expectancy target — “(1) Within six months of the passage of this Act, the Secretary of State must— (a) make regulations to set a statutory target for improving overall healthy life expectancy for the population of Great Britain, and (b) publish a cross-governmental strategy, renewed every 24 months, to set out how the target set by regulations under subsection (1)(a) will be achieved. (2) The strategy under subsection (1)(b) must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passage of this Act, establish a scheme to support NHS trusts to deliver the requirement under subsection (1), which includes— (a) 24/7 consultant obstetrician cover on every labour ward, (b) one-to-one midwifery care, (c) a Director of Midwifery in every maternity service, (d) ringfenced maternity service development funding, and (e) a dedicated neonatal workforce plan. (3) Within 12 months of the commencement of the scheme under subsection (2), and every 12 months thereafter, an annual report should be laid before both Houses of Parliament on the effectiveness of the scheme.” This new clause would place a duty on the Secretary of State to create a scheme to ensure that every maternity unit in the country achieves a “good” or “outstanding” rating by the CQC.”
“(4) The Sovereign Health Data Trust will— (a) hold continuous oversight of all health data and oversee the trusted research environment; (b) have power to recall or restrict an organisation’s access to data if it has reason to believe that the data is not being used for public or patient benefit; (c) ensure that all data sharing arrangements with a non-NHS organisation are transparent, with all health data contracts entered into by a public body made publicly available; (d) publish detailed minutes of all meetings discussing potential uses of health data; and (e) ensure all health data collection and sharing initiatives are preceded by public consultation, involvement and awareness.” New clause 6— Maternity Safety — “(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that every NHS maternity unit is rated “good” or “outstanding” by the CQC.”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data; (c) ensure patients have control of their data, including providing relevant opt-outs; (d) provide that all health data is held anonymously and accessed through a trusted research environment; (e) set out ways to retain and protect the value of health data in England, including providing measures to invest a share of the income generated from new medicines or treatments developed with that health data to be invested back into the NHS; (f) be designed in such a way as to render it interoperable with the European Health Data Space in technical terms, including through the promotion of Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) data principles within the NHS.”
“New clause 5— Health Data Charter — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, establish an independent body (to be known as the "Sovereign Health Data Trust”) for the purpose of creating a Health Data Charter. (2) The membership of the Trust should include— (a) people with a diverse range of backgrounds; and (b) health data experts, clinicians and patient representatives.”
“(3) An NHS Digital Sovereignty Strategy published under this section must— (a) include risks associated with— (i) hardware, (ii) software, (iii) supply chains, and (iv) procurement processes; (b) include a specific focus on security and resilience in digital procurement processes, detailing how the Government intends to reduce strategic dependencies on foreign-owned service providers to mitigate the risk of systemic disruption; (c) include a commitment to prioritise the use of technologies developed in the UK by UK organisations in relevant information systems to reduce reliance on foreign technologies; (d) recommend steps to support and develop sufficient domestic capability where it does not currently exist; (e) where risks are identified, state how the Government intends to address these risks by supporting the use or development of domestic technologies or systems.” This new clause would require the Government to publish an NHS Digital Sovereignty Strategy setting out how it intends to address risks to relevant information systems posed by foreign interference and reliance on foreign technologies, including by supporting the use of domestic technologies.”
“New clause 4— NHS Digital Sovereignty Strategy — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish a strategy (“an NHS Digital Sovereignty Strategy”) which sets out the Government's approach to maintaining the security and resilience of relevant NHS information systems by— (a) assessing, managing and mitigating risks— (i) associated with foreign interference, (ii) arising from reliance on foreign-supplied technologies, and (b) preventing over-reliance on foreign providers by building domestic capacity. (2) For the purposes of this section, a “relevant information system” is an information system with access to NHS patient data.”
“(5) If a contract is awarded for the procurement of technology and information systems which will handle NHS patient data with a supplier based outside of the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State must place a statement before both Houses of Parliament setting out whether the Government is taking, or is planning to take, steps to develop or support long-term domestic alternatives to the systems provided by the contract.” This new clause would place a duty on the Secretary of State to prioritise domestic, UK-based, suppliers for technology systems and contracts handling NHS patient data, and places restrictions on the signing of contracts for such systems with non-UK based suppliers.”
“(3) Before signing any contract for the procurement of technology and information systems which will handle NHS patient data with a supplier based outside of the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State must consult with— (a) patient groups, (b) national security experts, and (c) staff unions, on the proposed contract and lay a report on such a consultation before Parliament. (4) Where it is proposed to sign a contract for the procurement of technology and information systems which will handle NHS patient data with a supplier based outside of the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State must arrange for a motion agreeing to the signing of such a contract to be tabled in each House of Parliament, and no such contract may be signed where a motion for its agreement is negatived by either House of Parliament.”
“New clause 3— Duty on the Secretary of State to prioritise domestic suppliers — In the National Health Service Act 2006, after section 1CC (inserted by section 6 of this Act) insert— 1CD Duty to prioritise domestic suppliers (1) In exercising functions in relation to the health and care service, the Secretary of State must prioritise the awarding of any contract that will involve the handling of NHS patient data to suppliers based in the United Kingdom. (2) The Secretary of State may only seek to procure technology and information systems which will handle NHS patient data from suppliers based outside of the United Kingdom where a viable domestic alternative does not exist.”
“(3) Where any significant risk is identified, the Secretary of State must set out the Government’s intentions to manage and mitigate such risks, including its intention to use or develop domestic technologies, systems or products in place of those provided under the relevant contract.” This new clause would require the government to publish a risk assessment of contracts between NHS organisations and suppliers based outside of the UK.”
“(2) In conducting an assessment under this section, the Secretary of State must— (a) pay particular regard to contracts which provide technology companies with access to confidential patient data; (b) consult national security experts on the risks posed to UK sovereignty by such contracts; (c) consider risks associated with the sharing of confidential patient data with organisations based outside of the UK; (d) assess public and NHS staff attitudes to relevant suppliers and any implications such attitudes may have on the use and effectiveness of products or services provided under the contract; and (e) consider the background of relevant suppliers, known contracts with other states and organisations, and any relevant ethical considerations.”
“(3) The person appointed as Commissioner must— (a) be a person with knowledge, expertise and experience relevant to the discharge of functions of the role; (b) have first-hand experience of working in maternity services, so far as reasonably possible; and (c) not be a sitting Member of Parliament.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to appoint a maternity commissioner within the Department of Health and Social Care to oversee national maternity services. New clause 2— Assessment of risks posed by contracts with non-UK based suppliers — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must conduct and lay before Parliament a risk assessment of all contracts between NHS organisations and suppliers based outside of the UK.”
“(2) The functions of the National Maternity Commissioner are to— (a) oversee NHS maternity services; (b) act as an independent voice for women and families; (c) ensure lessons are learned from identified failures and that the recommendations of maternity reviews are acted upon; (d) promote consistency, safety and accountability across NHS maternity services; and (e) advise the Secretary of State on matters relating to the safety, quality and provision of maternity services in England.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government new clause 97— Care and support: involvement of others and visitors. New clause 1— National Maternity Commissioner — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, appoint a National Maternity Commissioner, situated within the Department of Health and Social Care.”
“Before I call the shadow Minister, I must tell hon. Members that this debate is heavily oversubscribed; Back Benchers will immediately be on a speaking limit and not everybody will get in. I call the shadow Minister.”
“I am reluctant even to mention this, because all the Members here are so highly experienced, but when mentioning another Member in the Chamber, the etiquette is to give them prior warning, so that they have an opportunity to offer a rebuttal in real time. I am looking for Luke Akehurst, but he is not here, so he has missed his turn.”
“I thank the hon. Member for prior notice of her point of order. Unfortunately, or fortunately for the Chair, I am not responsible for the content of speeches of Members, Secretaries of States or shadow Secretaries of State. It is up to them to be responsible for the content of their speeches. The shadow Secretary of State may wish to respond as I notice that she is in the Chamber. We do not wish to prolong the debate, but a quick response would suffice.”
“Defence That the draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 29 June, be approved.— ( Harpreet Uppal .) Question agreed to.”
“With leave of the House I will group motions 3 to 6 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriage, etc. That the draft Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 2 June, be approved. Energy That the draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 8 June, be approved. International Development That the draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 16 June, be approved.”
“Before the Prime Minister responds, let me say that questions need to be super short. Let us keep the responses tight as well, Prime Minister.”
“Order. Before the Secretary of State responds, let me say that I understand how sensitive this topic is, but we have been in the Chamber a long time, and we have other items of business to get to, so please keep questions short and answers just as short.”
“Before the statement on Cleveland policing, I should inform the House that charges have been brought against a number of individuals in relation to the fatal collision on the A66 and the house fire in Grangetown. Those cases are now sub judice. It is possible that other charges may be brought. Mr Speaker is granting a full waiver for today, and for future proceedings, to enable discussion on support for the victims and wider issues of concern raised in the context of these incidents. However, I must urge Members not to discuss the details of any individual case. That includes not discussing any motive, or the guilt or innocence of any individual. Members should avoid wider speculation that could be prejudicial in any future criminal trials.”
“We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Work and Pensions Committee. Debbie Abrahams will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of her statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement—these should be brief questions, not full speeches. I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee Chair and not the relevant Government Minister. Front Benchers may take part in questioning.”
“We now come to the Sir David Amess summer Adjournment debate, and I call Bob Blackman, who will speak for up to 15 minutes. Many Back Benchers wish to speak, so I suspect that there will be a speaking limit.”
“Order. There will be a four-minute speaking limit for Back-Bench Members. I want to put on the record my gratitude to the late Sir David Amess. He was a huge mentor of mine and he constantly fretted about my security. It never occurred to me that we should have been fretting about his. I want to thank my constituency team for being fantastic—especially Pavlina, who is about to go on maternity leave.”
“(4) In this section references to a record being ‘transferred’ to a relevant authority include references to it being transmitted to, or accepted or acquired by, the authority.”— (Catherine Atkinson.) This new clause provides for an exemption from the duty of candour and assistance for bodies such as the National Archives so far as relating to their statutory responsibilities of holding public records. Brought up, and read the First time.”
“(3) Each of the following is a ‘relevant authority’— (a) the Public Record Office; (b) the Keeper of Public Records; (c) an authority responsible for records deposited at a place of deposit appointed under section 4 of the Public Records Act 1958; (d) the Keeper of the Records of Scotland; (e) the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland; (f) any other person with responsibility for the care and preservation of records under arrangements made with an authority within any of paragraphs (a) to (e).”
“In the circumstances following the late change to today’s business, Mr Speaker has selected amendments tabled after what would have been the usual deadline. New Clause 8 Information contained in public records “(1) This section applies to information contained in a record that is transferred to a relevant authority under— (a) the Public Records Act 1958, (b) the Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937, (c) the Public Records Act (Northern Ireland) 1923, or (d) any other enactment or arrangement under which records are transferred to a relevant authority for their care and preservation. (2) For the purposes of this Chapter, the information is not to be treated as information that is held by— (a) the relevant authority, or (b) persons who work for the authority.”
“Amendment 149, in schedule 2, page 47, line 22, at end insert— “(4A) Notwithstanding regulations made under sub-paragraph (4) a statutory water company holding an appointment under Chapter I of Part II of the Water Industry Act 1991 as a water undertaker (company) must meet the obligations set out in Chapter 2 of Part 2 of this Act for public functions in connection with their duties to— (a) provide water supply within their area; (b) supply water that is wholesome for domestic or food production purposes; (c) provide, improve, and extend a system of public sewers and to treat sewage within their area; (d) comply with water quality regulations; (e) ensure long-term resilience of water supply and sewage networks against climate change, population growth, and consumer behaviour changes; (f) maintain their assets to prevent sewage from polluting watercourses; and (g) reduce sewage pollution.” This amendment would place privatised water companies in England and Wales under the obligations of Chapter 2 of Part 2 on the face of the Bill for the functions for which they are responsible of a public nature.”
“Amendment 146, page 29, line 9, after “an inquiry” insert “, independent panel, review established by a Minister, or independent panel or review established by a local authority.” This amendment ensures that the statutory duty of candour and assistance extends automatically to independent panels and reviews established by Ministers of the Crown and by local authorities. Government amendments 78 to 80, 91, 93 to 97, and 179 to 198.”
“Amendment 9, in clause 25, page 22, line 30, leave out subsections (1) to (8) and insert— “This Act shall come into force on Royal Assent, save for sections 9, 10 and 18, which will come into force six months thereafter.” This amendment clarifies that the Act should come into force straightaway except for those sections which require the provision of codes or guidance. Government amendments 72, 76 and 169 to 178. Amendment 10, in schedule 1, page 29, line 9, after “an inquiry” insert “, independent panel or review established by a Minister” This amendment ensures that the statutory duty of candour and assistance extends automatically to independent panels and reviews established by Ministers of the Crown.”
“Amendment 11, in clause 23, page 22, line 20, at end insert— “(6) For the purposes of this Act, any duty or liability imposed on a public official or a person holding public office applies in respect of any act or omission occurring while the person held that office or performed those functions, notwithstanding that the person has subsequently resigned, retired, or otherwise ceased to hold that office or perform those functions.” This amendment would ensure that the duties and liabilities in this Bill apply to public officials during their time in public office even if they have since resigned, retired or ceased to hold a public office. Government amendments 70 and 71.”
“Amendment 18, page 10, line 37, at end insert— “(8A) A certificate signed by the appropriate authority (as defined in section 34 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000) certifying that an act is done in furtherance of the privileges of either House of Parliament shall be conclusive evidence of that fact.” This amendment is connected to Amendments 13 to 17. Government amendments 43 to 51. Amendment 12, in clause 15, page 13, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) References in this Part to a person who ‘holds public office’ include references to an individual who was, but is no longer, such an office holder, in respect of conduct occurring while they held such office.” This amendment would ensure that public officials would still be liable for misconduct during their time in public office if they resign or retire. Government amendments 52 to 69.”
“Amendment 8, page 10, line 5, leave out paragraph (b). Amendment 17, page 10, line 8, at end insert “, or (c) in furtherance of the privileges of either House of Parliament.” This amendment is connected to Amendments 13 to 16 and 18. It provides that the offence of misleading the public does not apply to any act done in furtherance of the privileges of either House of Parliament. Government amendments 41 and 42. Amendment 19, page 10, line 23, at end insert— “(7A) A prosecution for an offence under this section shall not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney General.” This amendment requires the Attorney General to consent to the prosecution of anyone for the offence of misleading the public.”
“Amendment 15, page 9, line 23, after “authority” insert “, Member”. This amendment is connected to Amendment 14. Amendment 25, page 9, line 26, at end insert— “(1A) An act under subsection (1)(a) includes the provision of misleading information to a person acting for the purposes of journalism (as described in subsection (4)(b)) carried out via a press statement, media briefing, or other communication intended for dissemination by a recognised news publisher.” This amendment would ensure that the offence of misleading the public would include a public authority or public official providing misleading information to a recognised news publisher. Amendment 16, page 9, line 38, after “authority” insert “, Member of either House of Parliament” This amendment is connected to Amendment 14. Government amendment 40.”
“Amendment 7, page 8, line 23, leave out subsection (6) and insert— “(6) The Secretary of State must introduce a standard template for ethical code of conduct for completion by public authorities which satisfies the requirements in this section and which may be added to by public authorities to include information specific to their organisation or function.” This amendment would require the Secretary of State to introduce a standard template to ensure a consistent and high standard approach to completion of code of ethical conduct documentation across public authorities. Government amendments 38 and 39. Amendment 14, in clause 11, page 9, line 22, after “public authority” insert “, Member of either House of Parliament” This amendment expands the offence of misleading the public to apply to Members of either House of Parliament.”
“Amendment 2, in clause 9, page 8, line 3, after “work” insert “including the retention and disclosure of digital records including messages relevant to their public functions” This amendment ensures that digital messages and records are added to the duty of candour in relation to inquiries and inquests. Government amendment 37. Amendment 6, page 8, line 18, after “disclosures” insert “and to whom such disclosures should be made; (ba) how a person making a protected disclosure under paragraph (b) is protected; (bb) a list of prescribed people and bodies to whom a potential whistleblower may speak to in confidence about a relevant concern.” This amendment would require that a public authority’s code of ethical conduct includes information on whom a person can make a protected disclosure to and how that person would be protected.”
“(2E) Where the head of an intelligence service, the head of military intelligence service, the head of the National Crime Agency, the head of Counter Terrorism Policing UK, or the head of one of the armed forces withholds consent under subsection (2A), the head must notify the person leading the inquiry or investigation of that fact.” This amendment ensures that the duty of candour and assistance may require a person who works for an intelligence service, military intelligence, the NCA, Counter Terrorism Command or the armed forces to provide security or intelligence information with the consent of the head of their service. Government amendments 32 and 33, and 158 to 168.”
“(2C) The first condition is that it is necessary for consent to be withheld in the interests of national security or otherwise for the purposes of the proper exercise of the functions of the service. (2D) The second condition is that the information would not be of assistance to the inquiry or investigation in meeting its objectives.”
“Amendment 199, page 6, line 3, at end insert— “(2A) Where, in compliance with the obligation under section 2(4), a person who works for an intelligence service, a military intelligence service, the National Crime Agency, Counter Terrorism Command, or one of the armed forces, would be required to provide security or intelligence information, the obligation applies in respect of that information only if the head of the service or agency consents to it being provided. (2B) The head of an intelligence service, the head of military intelligence service, the head of the National Crime Agency, the head of Counter Terrorism Policing UK, or the head of one of the armed forces may withhold consent under subsection (2A) only if it appears to the head that either of the following conditions is met.”
“Amendment 20, in clause 6, page 6, line 3, at end insert— “(2A) Where an obligation to give notification would have arisen under section 2(3), save for the exemptions in subsection (2), the head of the relevant intelligence service must provide a written notification to the Intelligence and Security Committee of the UK Parliament summarising the acts that may be relevant to an inquiry or investigation.” This amendment aims to provide accountability for intelligence services and their operations in relation to the duty of candour and its exemptions from them.”