Written questions

Intelligence Services

2026-07-21 · Ministry of Justice · HL2539 · Official question

Lord Jackson of Peterborough

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the provisions in the Public Office (Accountability) Bill on the functions of the security services.

Answer

The Government has worked closely with the UK Intelligence Community and with the Intelligence and Security Committee to assess the impact of any measures on the functions of the intelligence and security services. The Bill includes measures designed to e...