Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday 2nd July, Emily welcomed Jacqui Smith as the new Home Secretary her efforts to ensure any new counter-terrorism legislation is introduced in a thoughful and careful manner.
Speaking in the House of Commons Emily said:
"I warmly welcome my right hon. Friend to her new post. Is she aware that, despite the shrill voices to the contrary, her resolute approach to the possibility of introducing new counter-terrorism legislation and to ensuring that that is done in a thoughtful and careful manner is also warmly welcomed?"
Jacqui Smith MP replied:
"I thank my hon. Friend for those words. It is certainly my aim, as it was having re-read the statement that my right hon. Friend made on 7 June, to carry forward plans for new counter-terrorism legislation on the basis of building consensus, as far as possible, and consulting as widely as possible on that."
To read the official transcript click here.
