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Outlawries Bill: Queen's Speech (3 Dec 2008) has video

Michael Martin: ...of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation including at its sixtieth anniversary summit. My Government will press for a comprehensive peace settlement in the Middle East, for continued progress in Iraq and for effective measures to address concerns over Iran's nuclear programme. My Government will work with the Governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan for security, stability and...

Outlawries Bill: Queen's Speech (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Martin: ...Goals. The Duke of Edinburgh and I look forward to visiting Uganda later this month for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. My Government will continue to work with the Government of Iraq to deliver security, political reconciliation and economic reconstruction. My Government will continue to support the Government of Afghanistan as it tackles extremism, instability and the...

Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Martin: ...Government worked to secure a successful outcome from the United Nations Review Summit and continues to strive for a successful conclusion to the Doha round of World Trade Organisation talks. In Iraq, my Government has supported the election of a new Parliament and the formation of a Government of National Unity, based on the permanent new Constitution written and agreed by the people of...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Iraq (24 Jul 2006)

Michael Martin: Order. I think that we should stick to southern Iraq. I would have expected the hon. Gentleman to ask a direct question about southern Iraq.

Queen's Speech (17 May 2005)

Michael Martin: ...to secure a successful outcome from the United Nations Millennium Review Summit and the Ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation in Hong Kong in December. My Government will support the Iraq Transitional Government and Transitional National Assembly as they write a constitution and prepare for future elections. My Government will continue to assist the Government of Afghanistan...

Prorogation — Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech (7 Apr 2005)

Mr Michael Martin: ...effectiveness of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and has worked with the international community to strengthen the United Nations. My Government continues to support the Government of Iraq to provide security and stability following the elections held in January. My Government has continued to support efforts to build peace in the Middle East, to promote democratic reform and...

Speaker's Statement (20 Jan 2005)

Mr Michael Martin: I am aware of the interest in the actions of British servicemen in Iraq, stimulated by the publication of photographs in the press yesterday. While passing reference may be made to the general standards of conduct of British forces, the Chair will not allow any comment on cases before a court or a court martial, which are clearly covered by the House's sub judice rule. Points of Order

Points of Order (10 Jan 2005)

Mr Michael Martin: ...of the House of Commons. The Secretary of State was in order. There was no abuse of the rules. I point out that of the first 10 questions to the Secretary of State for Defence, six were related to Iraq. The purpose of parliamentary questions and Question Time is to allow hon. Members, especially Opposition Members, to draw information from Ministers, and they had at least six opportunities...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Iraq (19 Jul 2004)

Mr Michael Martin: Order. I do not think that the Secretary of State should air that view at the moment. There is a debate tomorrow on the Butler report. This question is about the current situation in Iraq.

Queen's Speech (26 Nov 2003)

Mr Michael Martin: ...by NATO, and for effective action in tackling the threat from global terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. My Government will maintain Britain's commitment to rebuilding Afghanistan and Iraq, to promoting peace in the Middle East, and to tackling the underlying causes of conflict and extremism. They will help war-torn countries, particularly in Africa, to seize the opportunities for...

Points of Order (3 Jun 2003)

Mr Michael Martin: I think that Opposition Front Bench Members are ingenious enough to be able to ask questions about Iraq, even on a statement about the G8 summit, and not be found out of order by myself.

Business of the House (17 Mar 2003)

Mr Michael Martin: I have a statement that may help the House. The Secretary of State invited me in the course of his statement to specify a time by which amendments to the Government's motion on Iraq must be submitted. Members who want their amendment to appear on the Order Paper tomorrow morning must, of course, table it before the House rises tonight, but I will consider for selection any amendment that is...

Speaker's Statement (30 Jan 2003)

Mr Michael Martin: ...concerns that the substance of ministerial statements has been reported in the media before being presented to this House. Particular reference was made to the Defence Secretary's statement on "Iraq: Further Contingency Preparations" on 20 January and the Education and Skills Secretary's statement on "The Future of Higher Education" on 22 January. I have made it clear, both from this...

Iraq and Weapons of Mass Destruction (24 Sep 2002)

Mr Michael Martin: ...strength of feeling in some quarters of the House on this difficult issue, but because of the rules of the House it does not have any procedural effect. As it is now past 10 o'clock, the debate on Iraq has concluded. It is now the duty of the Government Whip to move formally that this House do now adjourn to bring the sitting to a conclusion, and I must put the Question forthwith.