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Public Bill Committee: : Clause 2 (10 Feb 2009)

Henry Bellingham: ...take place, there could be an easy transfer to another city or area. Members on both sides of the Committee will have dealt with situations in which families who have lost loved ones in either Iraq or Afghanistan have found it extremely inconvenient and difficult to get to Wiltshire or Oxfordshire. Recently, a family wrote to me to ask why an inquest could not have taken place in Norfolk;...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Iraq (14 May 2007)

Henry Bellingham: How much has the Department spent on private security companies in Iraq over the past four financial years?

Pensions: Human Rights (19 Feb 2007)

Henry Bellingham: ...back to countries where they will be persecuted or tortured. Over the past few years we have sent many young British soldiers to fight in wars in countries as diverse as Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan. Many soldiers have lost their lives and we have spent a vast amount of money fighting those wars. As a result, we have brought a great degree of peace and stability to those...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Housing (Service Personnel) (22 Jan 2007)

Henry Bellingham: ...accommodation? That has been condemned as damaging to morale by the Chief of the General Staff, Richard Dannatt, the Adjutant General, Sir Freddie Viggers, and the General Officer Commanding in Iraq, General Richard Shirreff. The Minister appears to be complacent, so whom should the public trust—those generals, who know a great deal about the military and about morale, or Ministers?

Armed Forces Bill (Programme) (No. 2): Armed Forces Bill (7 Nov 2006)

Henry Bellingham: ..., it beggars belief that Ministers can devote time to this matter—important as they may regard it—when they face so many other priorities and issues. Just look at the huge challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is the huge issue of the vehicles in Afghanistan and Iraq that do not have the necessary armour and the issue of helicopter lift capacity. There are all those other...

Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Security Situation (28 Jun 2006)

Henry Bellingham: ...involved were lethal systems, such as surface-to-air missiles and rocket-propelled grenades—exactly the sort of weaponry and armoury being used day-in, day-out to kill and maim our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Should we not be very careful before further lowering our guard in Northern Ireland?

Written Answers — Defence: Mental Health (Iraq) (18 Apr 2006)

Henry Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of mental health problems that have arisen among troops returning from military service in Iraq.

Written Answers — Prime Minister: Iraq (9 Mar 2005)

Mr Henry Bellingham: To ask the Prime Minister what recent representations he has received requesting publication of the advice he was given by the Attorney-General in respect of the legality of the Iraq war.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Iraq (25 Oct 2004)

Mr Henry Bellingham: Does the Minister agree that members of the Territorial Army do not merely want free parcels, they want their jobs back when they have served in Iraq? Does he agree that it is most unfortunate that 25 members of the TA have had to go to industrial tribunals—

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Iraq (7 Sep 2004)

Mr Henry Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate her Department has made of the total value to date of the contracts awarded to British businesses in Iraq since the start of the occupation.

Iraq (17 May 2004)

Mr Henry Bellingham: I am grateful to the Secretary of State for saying that. It will be essential to have troops on the ground to ensure that that happens. I have constituents who are currently serving in Iraq and are worried about the possible extension of six months to nine months. Will he answer that point?

Business of the House (6 May 2004)

Mr Henry Bellingham: Has the Leader of the House seen the reports in today's press that unscrupulous law firms are launching legal actions against British troops in Iraq? Will he make it categorically clear that no British troops, either in Iraq or any other theatre, will be subjected to claims under human rights legislation?

Defence Policy (25 Mar 2004)

Mr Henry Bellingham: The Secretary of State mentioned various operations around the world. The last theatre of conflict was a very large operation, namely our contribution to the invasion of Iraq, which Conservative Members supported. If we had to launch another such large-scale operation—perhaps next year or the following year—would we be able to do so?

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (14 Jan 2004)

Mr Henry Bellingham: Does the Prime Minister recall that during his recent visit to Iraq he was reported as saying to our armed forces that morale was high and that they would always receive the best possible equipment. If that is really true, why has Colonel Tim Collins just announced his resignation from the Army, citing among other factors very low morale and chronic equipment shortages?

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Iraq (18 Dec 2003)

Mr Henry Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on her assessment of the likely role of UK small businesses in rebuilding Iraq.

International Affairs (27 Nov 2003)

Mr Henry Bellingham: Before my right hon. and learned Friend moves on from Iraq, may I point out another blot in the Government's conduct? While there are literally millions of Iraqis still waiting for better services and a better infrastructure, is he aware that the Foreign Office has now appointed a gender equality adviser on about £150,000 plus a year and other expenses? Surely this is political...

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Iraq (30 Oct 2003)

Mr Henry Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of the reconstruction work being carried out in Iraq has been allocated to British businesses.

Written Answers — Prime Minister: Iraq (17 Jul 2003)

Mr Henry Bellingham: To ask the Prime Minister (1) what evidence he has received of attempts being made by the Iraqi military to deploy chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons during the war; (2) what evidence of the products of weapons of mass destruction programmes have been found in Iraq.

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Iraq (8 Jul 2003)

Mr Henry Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many contracts have been secured by British companies for reconstruction work in Iraq; what discussions she has had with (a) the Prime Minister and (b) the US Administration about such contracts; and if she will make a statement.

Public Bill Committee: Industrial Development (Financial Assistance) Bill: Clause 1 - Increase in limit on selective financial assistance (25 Mar 2003)

Mr Henry Bellingham: ...the schemes, about the wider economy and about constituency interests. That would be a good precedent to set. I suggest to the Minister that he try it this year. Obviously, the momentous events in Iraq will dominate the House's agenda for some time, but, please God, the conflict will be over in a reasonably short period and this place will be able to return to its normal business. The...