Results 1-20 of 32 for iraq speaker:Jim Murphy

Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Defence Policy (4 Feb 2009) has video

Jim Murphy: ...certainly those on the Labour Benches, and almost everyone in the Opposition parties— would talk with great pride of the work that they did, in a remarkable, brave way, to defend democracy in Iraq. The fact is that if the hon. Gentleman had his way, there would be no Royal Navy, no Royal Navy aircraft carriers, and no Royal Navy jobs on the Clyde, in Rosyth or anywhere else. He and...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iran: Iraq (2 Jul 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...is a branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and as such is an agency of the Iranian state. We assess that the IRGC and the IRGC-QF is involved in training, equipping and supplying Iraqi armed groups. Any Iranian support to armed groups operating outside the political process in Iraq is unacceptable. Both the Government and the sovereign Government of Iraq have made this...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Christianity (2 Jul 2008)

Jim Murphy: Like all sectors of Iraqi society, the Christian community has been affected by the unacceptable level of violence in Iraq which continues despite improvements in the overall security environment. Our diplomatic missions and my right hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Ann Clwyd), Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Human Rights in Iraq, regularly raise with the Government of Iraq the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Christianity (25 Jun 2008)

Jim Murphy: holding answer 23 June 2008 Like all sectors of Iraqi society, the Christian community has been affected by the unacceptable level of violence in Iraq which continues despite improvements in the overall security environment. Our diplomatic missions and my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Human Rights in Iraq, my right hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Ann...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (26-27 May) (3 Jun 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...on the DDA, for the EU, the developing world and the global economy as a whole. We also called upon EU partners to support the Commission's efforts to negotiate a successful outcome for the EU. Iraq Sweden briefed Ministers on the international compact with Iraq (ICI) conference in Stockholm on 29 May, which the Council welcomed as a reflection of the EU's commitment to support Iraq. The...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Chevening Scholarships Programme (2 Jun 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...8212; 2 3 Honduras 0 1 — 1 Hong Kong 24 4 2 30 Hungary 2 2 1 5 Iceland 0 — — 0 India 45 6 1 52 Indonesia 31 7 7 45 Iran 21 1 3 25 Iraq 20 1 — 21 Israel 9 1 — 10 Jamaica 7 — — 7 Japan 5 — — 5 Jordan 10 1 2 13 Kazakhstan 5 4 2 11 Kenya 11 2...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq (13 May 2008)

Jim Murphy: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has previously acknowledged the requirement for an inquiry into the military action we undertook in Iraq, and to look at the lessons from our experiences. He has also stated that the time for that inquiry is after our forces have completed their work in Iraq.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (6 May 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...security and the rule of law on 2 June. Ministers underlined the importance of continuing to support the political process, and expressed concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Iraq Ministers had an exchange of views on the situation in Iraq, following the Iraq neighbours' conference in Kuwait on 22 April. Ministers welcomed security improvements and progress on national...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (Agenda) (25 Apr 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...the Council should also take this opportunity to confirm that work is under way on possible reinforcement of the EU's restrictive measures, so that the Council can respond quickly to developments. Iraq Iraq is on the agenda at my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary's request. There will not be conclusions, but the Government intend to use the April discussion to prepare for agreement...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Television (1 Apr 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...Security Policy Department Stabilisation Unit* Legal Advisers Middle East and North Africa Directorate Arab Israel and North Africa Group Arabian Peninsula Group Iran Coordination Group Iraq Group Migration Directorate Ministerial Offices Ministerial Support Unit Overseas Territories Directorate Parliamentary Relations Team Permanent Under Secretary's Office Policy Planning Staff...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Turkey: Armed Conflict (4 Mar 2008)

Jim Murphy: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has urged his Turkish counterpart that Turkey should conclude this operation as quickly as possible, and then withdraw its troops from northern Iraq. We have also pressed Turkey to take all possible steps to avoid causing harm to civilians. We continue to encourage the Turkish government, the Iraqi government and Kurdish Regional authorities to work...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Chevening Scholarship Programme (28 Feb 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...interest to us in achieving our policy objectives, to which Chevening scholarships are primarily targeted, are: 1. China 2. India 3. Indonesia 4. Brazil 5. Russia 6. Nigeria 7. Egypt 8. Pakistan 9. Iraq 10. Turkey 11. Mexico 12. Malaysia 13. South Africa 14. Iran 15. Hong Kong 16. Zimbabwe 17. Afghanistan 18. Ukraine 19. Syria 20. Korea (South)

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Travel (27 Feb 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...their arrival at and departure from post, as well as leave journeys undertaken whilst at post. The recent increase in expenditure can be attributed in part to the increased number of staff based in posts in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the costs of travel out of the country are high. Another contributory factor is that some travel payments which were formerly paid as allowances to staff are...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Prospects for the European Union (2008) (5 Feb 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...on from the strong language we achieved at the December European Council 2007. The EU will also continue to work with international partners to address the challenges posed by Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East peace process. The presidency has committed to summits with key partners including Japan and Russia and we will be working closely with Slovenia to carry forward agreed...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Arms Trade (1 Feb 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...and agencies will take action. For example, the arms broker John Knight was recently jailed for four years for breaching export controls relating to a brokered transaction between Kuwait and Iraq. This case illustrates that the legislation introduced under the Trade in Goods (Control) Order 2004 is making an impact. The UK has one of the most rigorous and transparent export licensing...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Oil (1 Feb 2008)

Jim Murphy: We have not made any recent assessment of Iraq's contribution to total world oil pollution.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Foreign Policy (12 Dec 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...include common positions on policy towards Angola, Belarus, Burma, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iraq, Iran, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Liberia, Moldova, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Former Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe. Thematic areas covered by common positions include...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (27 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...elections. Iran The high representative briefed partners on his latest contact with Iran. At my request, the presidency confirmed that a fuller discussion would take place at the December GAERC. Iraq Member states welcomed Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to the GAERC. He briefed the Council on the current situation in Iraq and welcomed the recent visits of the French and Swedish...

[Sir Nicholas Winterton in the Chair] — Inter-Parliamentary Union (22 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...That is not the British Council's purpose, but it plays a crucial role there, as in many other places. Earlier this week in Brussels, I had the opportunity with 26 other European Ministers to meet Iraq's Foreign Minister. The UK and, importantly, France have tabled a joint paper with Sweden on human rights and developments in Iraq. The French Minister for Europe publicly and rightly raised...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (15 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...approach to the Iranian nuclear issue. The Government believe it is crucial that Iran complies with its international obligations and the twin track approach is the best way to achieve this goal. Iraq The Council is expected to discuss EU engagement with Iraq. The Government welcome discussion of the EU's financial, technical and political support towards a secure and stable Iraq. It also...