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Business of the House: Binyam Mohamed (5 Feb 2009) has video

Charles Kennedy: ...about the recent Information Tribunal ruling against them—again—on making available the then Attorney-General's advice and the Cabinet minutes relevant to the decision on the war on Iraq. Do the Government intend to appeal on that matter to the High Court, or to apply a veto under existing freedom of information legislation?

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Iraq (18 Dec 2008) has video

Charles Kennedy: While the Prime Minister was correct to speak of the plans to bring home the remembrance memorial for the 178 personnel whom this country lost in Iraq—let us hope that that total is not added to over the next six months—was there not something fundamentally remiss about his statement? It made no reference whatever to the last memorial that we leave behind of the vast number of...

Orders of the Day: European Union (Amendment) Bill (21 Jan 2008) has video

Charles Kennedy: ...not touch it, the Germans would not want anything to do with it, and it would paralyse my entire Government for six months?" That was in the run-up to a period during which he decided to invade Iraq, which, I would suggest, paralysed his Government for a hell of a lot longer than six months. It is remarkable how the arguments can change. I think that there will have to be a referendum. I...

Outlawries Bill: Debate on the Address — [First Day] (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Kennedy: ...of its own towards the end. It is now grouped with the Parliaments and Assemblies within the UK. In a sense, it is normal politics at last, thank goodness. However, for Northern Ireland, now read Iraq. I wonder how many more Queen's Speeches will feature the word "Iraq" in the way that this one does. This week, many of us from all parties will be in our areas with our communities at...

Oral Answers to Questions — Leader of the House: Iraq (8 Oct 2007)

Charles Kennedy: ...that Government policy over those years, does the right hon. Gentleman accept that that underlies all the difficulties that he is talking about this afternoon, and that it is our very presence in Iraq that is now the problem? Is it not an impossible wish, following a weekend in which he has been talking a lot about vision, for there to be a vision for a political settlement in Iraq because...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Iraq and the Middle East (21 Feb 2007)

Charles Kennedy: ...opportunity to acknowledge that, for the rest of us, in this country and the world generally, it is far from the beginning of the end. The quagmire that we are almost inevitably leaving behind in Iraq, given what will now take place, will have ramifications. While he is right, or he takes the view that he is right, that no apologies should be offered, surely he should none the less take...

Orders of the Day: Treasury and Work and Pensions (27 Nov 2006)

Charles Kennedy: Certainly not; I am very happy where I am. Leaving aside the small issue of the colossal cost of Iraq—I do not intend to address that this evening, having done so only recently—the Chancellor has been spared, as we have been spared, some of the big economic shocks that derailed previous Labour and Conservative Governments. Yes, the oil price has been a difficulty, but we have not...

Opposition Day: [Un-allotted Half-Day] — Iraq (31 Oct 2006)

Charles Kennedy: ...other, short of fighting general election campaigns. I have two brief backward-looking reflections that are central to the whole issue of having an inquiry now. First, during the build-up to the Iraq war, I repeatedly asked the Prime Minister during Prime Minister's questions whether there were any circumstances—given that the Ministry of Defence must plan for all sorts of...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (20 Jul 2005)

Charles Kennedy: May I also extend my party's tributes to the families of the three British service personnel so tragically killed in Iraq as they courageously carried out their duties? Specifically on Iraq, has the Prime Minister seen or heard the rather devastating report compiled by the BBC's John Simpson about the escalating violence there? Did he hear the assertion made yesterday by Crown Prince Hassan...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (20 Jul 2005)

Charles Kennedy: Specifically, in response to the considered response that the Prime Minister has given and as this is the last time that we can question him before 10 October—who knows what might develop in Iraq during that coming period—will he therefore give us an estimate today, before we head into recess, about how long he believes a substantial British force must continue to be deployed in Iraq?

Debate on the Address: [First Day] (17 May 2005)

Charles Kennedy: I am sorry, no. My final point has to do with Britain's role in the world. There was, rightly, much discussion of the Iraq issue during the election campaign. We remain of the view that we should be planning a responsible and phased withdrawal of our troops from Iraq, not just in this Parliament but in this calendar year. There were obvious controversies and leaks during the campaign, but I...

European Council (24 Mar 2005)

Mr Charles Kennedy: ...out much prospect of being able to be a little more persuasive with him than was obviously the case in the past two or three days? The Prime Minister did not mention the ongoing troop commitment in Iraq in his statement, but it is unlikely that some discussion of it did not take place, certainly at the margins, with some of his opposite numbers in the EU. Given that several of the allies...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (16 Mar 2005)

Mr Charles Kennedy: I am not sure that that is the remedy to all our problems. The Prime Minister of Italy has just announced the withdrawal of the 3,000 Italian troops from Iraq. He has also said that he discussed this matter with the Prime Minister. When Mr. Berlusconi discussed this matter with him, did the Prime Minister seek to dissuade him from or persuade him into such a course of action? What...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (16 Mar 2005)

Mr Charles Kennedy: Many of us remain of the view that we should set a deadline for withdrawal, which should be in line with the expiry of the United Nations mandate. Still on Iraq, will the Prime Minister take this opportunity to confirm to the House that when the Cabinet gave final approval for the war in Iraq, the Cabinet at that time had before it a full written legal opinion from the Attorney-General...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (2 Feb 2005)

Mr Charles Kennedy: On behalf of my right hon. and hon. Friends, I extend our sincere sympathies to the families of the RAF and Army personnel who so tragically lost their lives in the course of their brave duty in Iraq last weekend. In the exchanges a few moments ago, the Prime Minister mentioned his desire to build a judicial process. Can we take that to mean that he recognises that it can never be acceptable...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (19 Jan 2005)

Mr Charles Kennedy: ...the photographs of abuse and I am sure that he will agree that the photographs' very circulation is likely to increase the difficulties and dangers for our troops, who are good and honourable, in Iraq. What is his assessment of the impact of the circulation of those images on likely levels of violence? Given the reports of bombings today, does he think that there may yet be a need for...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (19 Jan 2005)

Mr Charles Kennedy: On troop numbers, given that the Governments of Holland, the Czech Republic and Portugal have all indicated that they will start a phased withdrawal of their troops from the British sector in Iraq over the coming months, what is the likely consequence for our troop numbers? For example, does the Ministry of Defence plan to send in more troops after the election to plug any gaps left by the...

Brussels European Council (20 Dec 2004)

Mr Charles Kennedy: ...respect human rights and fundamental freedom"? We all agree with that, but it does not sit comfortably with the exchanges in the Chamber a few moments ago. The Prime Minister properly referred to Iraq. Will he give us some indication of the Government's current thinking on possible requirements for the deployment of more British troops in Iraq? Did he have a chance at the summit to speak...

Debate on the Address: [First Day] (23 Nov 2004)

Mr Charles Kennedy: ...outset is that that vote will be a genuine opportunity to invite cross-party support in the Division Lobby next week because of the remarkable series of Parliament-orientated events arising from Iraq that have coloured our proceedings regarding the role of Prime Minister and the relationship to the House of Commons. From within the House, there have been the reports from the Select...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (10 Nov 2004)

Mr Charles Kennedy: ...about the further loss of life of a member of the Black Watch and the injuries sustained by others in their support. May I ask the Prime Minister about the current duties of the Black Watch in Iraq? It is reported that the Prime Minister has been assuring his colleagues that further British troops will not be required to replace the Black Watch when its 30-day redeployment is complete. Is...