National Security Debate

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Department: Home Office
Tuesday 1st November 2022

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat
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The hon. Gentleman has made his points, and the Home Secretary answered yesterday.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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But the Minister is aware that there are questions about whether the Home Secretary has full security clearance. Can he give the House an assurance that she has that clearance and, if not, what are the implications for national security?

Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat
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All members of the King’s Privy Council have access to the information that is necessary to conduct their tasks.