I think the right hon. Gentleman gets the balance wrong in that case. I think of the information that the US has provided us with to protect our security. I think of the bomb plot in April—the second underpants bomb plot—where the liaison between the US and this country was essential to preventing an incident that could have cost many lives. We have to strike a balance, but national security is our first responsibility to the country.
Justice and Security Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Hazel Blears
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 18 December 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Justice and Security Bill [Lords].
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