Speeches by Byrne.

“I beg to move amendment 56, in schedule 3, page 44, line 27, after “national,” insert “or”.”

“I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 3 agreed to. Clause 12 Seriously improper acts Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.”

“I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn.”

“I welcome the Minister’s response and the offer of continuing talks with my right hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Garston.”

“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. My right hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Garston cannot be here to move the motion because of her father’s illness. She really wanted to be here, and I fully support the new clause, so I am going to speak on her behalf. New clause 1 proposes a post-legislative …”

“For clarity, if a police officer is involved in a Hillsborough-style scandal and then moves to Spain, are they within the scope of the Bill?”

“The purpose of the legislation is to lower the costs; we are talking about parity of arms. That was outlined in the evidence sessions.”

“Good morning, Sir Roger. The offence of misleading the public is aimed at deterring wrongdoing related to the system, rather than to individual gain or loss, which is adequately covered by the offences under clauses 12 and 13. I feel that proof of harm is therefore inappropriate and will render clause 11 potentially in…”

“I thank the Minister for that; I beg to ask leave to the withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.”

“I beg to move amendment 50, in clause 9, page 8, line 15, leave out subsection and insert— “(b) the making by any person of disclosures which are protected disclosures in terms of section 43B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 or which would be such disclosures had they been made by a worker or employee, including infor…”

“What we are talking about is culture change. Interestingly, in last Thursday’s evidence session, culture change was mentioned 69 times. When talking about standards of ethical conduct, I think it is extremely important. That is why I have tabled these amendments, and I hope the Minister considers them. Turning to amend…”

“I am filled with confidence by the Minister’s response on whistleblowers. I know that she will be taking this seriously, because it goes to the heart of changing the culture of organisations that have failed us time and time again. This whistleblowers element is extremely important. I am happy to hear that Minister is …”

“I go back to the change of culture we have been talking about. Thankfully, the Minister has touched on the idea of a listening exercise regarding strengthening the laws around whistleblowing, but it was clear from the evidence we heard last week that there is real concern that the existing measures to protect whistlebl…”

“I think the Minister can hear the concern from Members on both sides of the Committee that this will not be as effective if there is no individual responsibility, and if those who have done wrong can hide behind the corporate wall and ride off into the sunset with their full pensions, with no accountability or justice.…”

“I thank the Minister for her explanations. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 10 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Ordered, That further consideration be now adjourned. —(Jade Botterill.)”

“I rise to speak to amendments 55 and 58 to 60, which would strengthen command responsibility. On amendment 55, schedule 2(5) appears to mean that responsibility for the actions of a Government Department is corporate only, and there is an exclusion for civil servants exercising their functions wholly outside the UK. Su…”

“That is a hugely important intervention. In Grenfell, many subcontractors did not fall under the scope. It is a real concern that we need to look at before Report to make sure that subcontractors are in scope. This is all about a change of culture. We need a change of culture within the building industry.”

“I beg to move amendment 55, in schedule 2, page 41, line 32, leave out “or by the holder of a particular office”.”

“I thank my right hon. Friend for outlining that beautifully. It goes to the heart of where we are now. As I said, we are watching a live example of why this matter is so fundamental to the Bill, and how effective it will be. I urge the Minister to listen to those concerns and work with us.”

“I beg to move amendment 46, in clause 9, page 7, line 22, after “must” insert— “take all reasonable steps to”.”