Results 1-20 of 29 for iraq speaker:Ian McCartney

[Mr. Mike Hancock in the Chair] — Victims of Terrorism (Compensation) (29 Oct 2008)

Ian McCartney: ...that, in the past 10 years, British citizens have been killed or injured in numerous terrorist attacks across the globe: in Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Egypt; Greece; Bali, in Indonesia; Israel; Iraq; Jordan; the Maldives; Pakistan; Qatar; Russia; Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; Spain; Thailand; Turkey; the United States, and in other countries. Sadly, by the Government's best estimates, 190 of our...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations (25 Jun 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...the Foreign Secretary and my hon. Friend the Minister for the Middle East, (Dr. Howells) are in regular contact with our colleagues at the Ministry of Defence, and indeed with the Government of Iraq and our coalition partners, on the situation in Iraq. British forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Iraqi Government and under a UN mandate. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Religious Freedom (25 Jun 2007)

Ian McCartney: We recognise that Christians in Iraq, like all other communities, have been badly affected by the high levels of violence in the country. We are aware of recent threats received by Christians from extremists in certain areas of Baghdad, in particular in Dora. We have raised this issue with the Iraqi government who are taking measures to increase security in that area. We continue to monitor...

[Mr. Edward O'Hara in the Chair] — Iran (External Involvement) (23 May 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...increasing the pressure on Iran and giving it a clear choice between complying with the international community and facing further consequences. We would like Iran to play a positive role in Iraq and elsewhere in the region, and it could take that path if it chose to do so. That path would lead to Iran's greater engagement with the international community, which would benefit its people....

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Security Guards (22 May 2007)

Ian McCartney: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office does not keep a record of private military and security companies (PMSCs) operating in Iraq as this is a matter for the Government of Iraq. We are aware of 12 UK mainland registered PMSCs operating in Iraq: Aegis; ArmorGroup; Blue Hackle; BritAm Defence; Centurion; CRG; Erinys International; Janusian; GardaWorld; Olive; Pilgrims; and Global Strategies...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq (17 May 2007)

Ian McCartney: The following table contains estimates of Government of Iraq (GoI) planned and actual revenue and expenditure between 2004 and 2007 in millions of Iraqi Dinars. The financial year in Iraq runs on our calendar year. We do not hold accurate estimates for expenditure figures for 2004 as this marks the transition from the Coalition Provisional Authority to the Interim Iraqi Government. 2004...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Administration of Justice (15 May 2007)

Ian McCartney: All criminal defendants in Iraq can choose to appeal their sentences. A separate panel of judges will then review their case and any relevant submissions made by the defence counsel. Under Iraqi law the appeal court may conclude that a more severe sentence is appropriate and impose the death penalty in cases where this sentence is available. The United Kingdom is firmly against the use of the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Christianity (15 May 2007)

Ian McCartney: We continue to press the Government of Iraq to improve security for all Iraqis, including Christians, in our regular contacts with them. We also remain in regular touch with representatives of Iraq's Christian communities in Iraq and the UK. We are deeply concerned about ongoing violence and the impact it is having on Iraq's Christians and other communities.

Mr. John Braithwaite (25 Apr 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...the commitment and bravery of John Braithwaite and the many individuals like him working for a range of organisations who put themselves forward to work on the ground in difficult environments in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world. The security situation in Iraq remains a matter of great concern. Key to its resolution is building the capability of the Iraqi security forces,...

Iran (UK Policy) (25 Apr 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...all aspects of the debate, I shall write my hon. Friend a detailed note and, again, put a copy in the Library for hon. Members. Iran can play a more constructive role, particularly in relation to Iraq, about which it faces increased isolation, including among its colleagues in the region. It can take action to meet human rights commitments. Although it has signed up to them, it still...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Reconstruction (25 Apr 2007)

Ian McCartney: The UK has not provided or allocated funding to the Property Claims Commission in Iraq.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Reconstruction (25 Apr 2007)

Ian McCartney: The Commission for Resolution of Real Property Disputes, formerly Iraq Property Claims Commission, carries out an important role in addressing the consequences of Saddam's enforced migration policies. Working under difficult circumstances, their annual report states that the total number of claims received by 31 December 2006 was 122,655 of which 24.54 per cent. of claims have been decided.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iran: Territorial Waters (24 Apr 2007)

Ian McCartney: We raise the 2004 Iranian seizure of service personnel through our bilateral contacts with Iran, along with Iraq. We have not raised the incident with any international bodies.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Taha Yassin Ramadan (28 Mar 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...receive any direct representations in this case. The EU presidency, on behalf of all member states and the European Commission, reiterated its opposition to the death penalty to the Government of Iraq and requested that Taha Yassin Ramadan's sentence be commuted. We repeated our concerns to the Government of Iraq on 19 March.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Airspace (5 Mar 2007)

Ian McCartney: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has not had any such discussions directly with the US Administration. The process of transferring control of Iraqi airspace to Iraq is being led by the US, on behalf of the Multi-National Force Iraq. Through the Iraqi Reconstruction Management Office, it is working to build up the Government of Iraq's capacity to manage their own airspace. For our...

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Imports: Developing Countries (27 Feb 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...Viet Nam, Zimbabwe C2: Albania, Algeria, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Macedonia (FYR), Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Fed States), Morocco, Namibia, Niue, Palestinian areas, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Serbia and Montenegro, South...

[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair] — East Asia (1 Feb 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...will receive the report from the Gleneagles dialogue on climate change, clean energy and sustainable development. The recent UK-Japanese co-operation on military and logistics work in southern Iraq has been a great success. We look forward to further work alongside Japan in the international sphere, and we shall continue to support reform of the UN Security Council to include Japan as a...

Uk Relations (Australia/New Zealand) (30 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...of those took place in London in December 2006, with the Foreign and Defence Secretaries, military and intelligence chiefs and their Australian counterparts in attendance. There were discussions on Iraq, Afghanistan, counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, climate change—including on a UK-Australia energy seminar to develop close working relationships on climate change—and...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Death Penalty (15 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...Report we and the EU have lobbied in 2005-06, among other countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Botswana, Cameroon, China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malawi, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq (7 Nov 2006)

Ian McCartney: ...attack or invade, and that it backs a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear issue through the Six Party Talks. Although some official statements from the DPRK have referred to US military action in Iraq as justifying their recent actions, we do not believe the DPRK would have adopted a different course if we had not taken action in Iraq. Many elements in the Iranian regime believe Saddam...