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MotionWednesday, 17 June 2026

National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time

This is a procedural motion to set a timetable for Commons debate on the National Security (State Threats) Bill. The motion, sponsored by Labour's Shabana Mahmood (Leader of the House), will determine how much time the Commons has to scrutinise and vote on the Bill's clauses and amendments. This is a routine but essential step before substantive debate can proceed on legislation that strengthens powers to counter state-sponsored threats to national security.

The Bill will establish new legal powers affecting how the UK detects, prevents, and responds to espionage, sabotage, and other state-sponsored activity. The allocation of time motion determines the depth of parliamentary scrutiny the Bill receives. A tight timetable limits backbench amendments and questioning; a generous one allows fuller debate. The outcome shapes how thoroughly MPs can examine measures that will affect policing, intelligence work, and civil liberties.

Defence & SecurityCrime & Policing

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Mr Mark FrancoisConservative and Unionist Party

Rayleigh and Wickford

Mike TappLabour Party

Dover and Deal

Monica HardingLiberal Democrats

Esher and Walton

Sir Jeremy WrightConservative and Unionist Party

Kenilworth and Southam

Jess PhillipsLabour Party

Birmingham Yardley

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