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Business of the House (17 Jan 2008) has video

John Spellar: ...racism, anti-semitism and intolerance continue in the UK and abroad; further observes that the international community has failed to prevent the occurrence of genocide in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Iraq and now Darfur; thanks the City of Liverpool for hosting the national event and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust for organising the day; supports 2008's theme, Imagine, remember, reflect and...

Written Answers — Defence: Iraq: Armed Forces (24 Oct 2007)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 8 October 2007, Official Report, column 71W, on Iraq: armed forces, what changes were made to plans agreed before the invasion as a consequence of the flexibility to respond to events.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Armed Forces (22 Oct 2007)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 8 October 2007, Official Report, column 255W, on Iraq: armed forces, what changes were made to plans agreed before the invasion as a consequence of the flexibility to take full account of developments on the ground; and if he will make a statement.

Written Answers — Defence: Iraq: Armed Forces (8 Oct 2007)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2007, Official Report, columns 171-2W, on Iraq: armed forces, what changes were made to his Department's agreed plans as a result of the events described.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Iraq: Armed Forces (8 Oct 2007)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 18 May 2007, Official Report, column 973W, on Iraq: armed forces, what changes were made to agreed plans as a result of the events referred to.

Written Answers — Transport: Transport Council (2 Apr 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...to and from Community airports. Following discussion over lunch the presidency reported general support for the Commission's view that state assistance for European airlines during the conflict in Iraq should be limited and proportionate. No formal votes were taken at this Council.

Defence and the Armed Forces (2 Nov 2000)

Mr John Spellar: ...operations, helping to build a safer and more secure environment in Georgia, East Timor, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, on the green line in Cyprus and on the border between Iraq and Kuwait. We currently have two joint task groups in the Mediterranean, one based around the carrier Invincible and the other including the amphibious ships Fearless and Ocean. In all, we have...

Oral Answers to Questions — Kfor: Deployment (30 Oct 2000)

Mr John Spellar: ...military activity, the UK continues to contribute military personnel to United Nations operations in Cyprus, Georgia, Sierra Leone, East Timor and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and on the Iraq-Kuwait border.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: New Zealand (17 Apr 2000)

Mr John Spellar: ...the armed forces of our two countries. Our main ties are through the five power defence arrangements, but British and New Zealand forces have also worked together in UN operations, including in Iraq and Bosnia, and in East Timor and the Gulf. These strong ties are reinforced by a number of exchange programmes between the UK and New Zealand, the provision of training for members of the New...

Armed Forces Personnel (13 Apr 2000)

Mr John Spellar: ...key international player and a trading nation. In addition to our major deployments in the Balkans and the Gulf, personnel are deployed in support of United Nations operations in Cyprus, along the Iraq-Kuwait border, in Georgia, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and East Timor. They are all making a magnificent contribution to ensuring peace and rebuilding shattered...

European Union (Defence Policy) (11 Nov 1998)

Mr John Spellar: ...the normal instruments of foreign policy—trade, economic and political relations and diplomacy—are not enough. Hon. Members will be aware of Kofi Annan's statement on his return from Iraq. He said: You can do a lot with diplomacy but, of course, you can do a lot more with diplomacy backed up with firmness and force. That is frequently quoted, but it is a perfect encapsulation...

Royal Air Force (6 Jun 1996)

Mr John Spellar: .... For four years it has been part of the longest humanitarian airlift in history. That humanitarian role has been to the fore again in the continuing flights from our base in Turkey over northern Iraq as well as flights over southern Iraq. Closer to home, as the Minister said, the RAF has played a valuable role in Northern Ireland, and we all hope that the current talks and engagements in...