Question
Members across this place know personally about espionage risks to our democracy, and I know that that is true of the shadow Security Minister. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we must all be vigilant as we go about our work in this place?100% vibes
Answer
My hon. Friend makes a really helpful and important point. She is right that Members across this House have had personal experiences in this regard. I only hope that, rather than seeking to score political points as a consequence of those experiences, we come together and ensure that our response is appropriate and proportionate. That is the approach I will take and the approach this Government will take.25% point-scoring 25% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (30/100)
The reply does not directly answer whether Members must be vigilant about espionage risks. It affirms the Member's point and refers to Members' personal experiences, then moves to a general commitment to a proportionate, non-partisan response. Because the answer stays vague and never addresses vigilance itself, the questioner would likely need to ask again for a clear position.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does the Minister agree that all Members must be vigilant as they go about their work in Parliament, given espionage risks to democracy? | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply never states whether Members must be vigilant about espionage risks. It affirms the hon. Member's point and notes Members' personal experiences, but then pivots to a call for a proportionate, non-partisan response and a generic government commitment to that approach, which does not engage with vigilance itself. |