Results 1-20 of 92 for iraq speaker:Bob Spink

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (11 Nov 2009)

Bob Spink: ...in policy. Does the hon. Gentleman not feel that at a time when the British public look with consternation at the fact that our Government followed the American Government to conflict areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan, people would see it as fantastic leadership by the Prime Minister if he were now to follow Obama by softening his policy on Trident, or at least putting it on the back burner?

Written Answers — Defence: Armed Forces: Injuries (2 Nov 2009)

Bob Spink: ...the Secretary of State for Defence how many armed forces personnel have sustained (a) damage to, (b) partial loss and (c) total loss of (i) upper and (ii) lower limbs in (A) Afghanistan and (B) Iraq in each of the last 36 months; what proportion of such injuries in each category became infected; and if he will make a statement. [Official Report, 11 November 2009, Vol. 499, c. 7MC.]

[Mr. Martin Caton in the Chair] — Middle East (24 Jun 2009)

Bob Spink: ..., and he made his contribution with characteristic courtesy to the House and other Members. He knows much more about the issue than I ever will. I called a meeting in the House on Monday evening of Iraqi Christians, and I would like to say just a few words about it. It was a bit harrowing: many difficult stories were told of kidnappings, and violence, extortion and threats against various...

[Mr. Martin Caton in the Chair] — Middle East (24 Jun 2009)

Bob Spink: I am grateful for that clarification. My comments were aimed essentially at the difficulties that arise in Iraq rather than in Syria. As with Thailand and Burma, neighbouring countries often act as host and suffer great pressure from the refugee problem, but do magnificent work. We must encourage them to continue that, and we must tackle the refugee problem worldwide. I am sure that the...

Christians in Iraq (16 Dec 2008)

Bob Spink: ...discussions with the Kurdish Regional Government about the positive discrimination that they employed so that Christian communities could overcome the prejudice under which they live in northern Iraq? Although the Minister will admit, as we all would, that the KRG have much further to go, will he congratulate them on the fact that they have at least begun the journey?

Christians in Iraq (16 Dec 2008)

Bob Spink: ...give such guarantees, and conditions are not normally placed on Members when they intervene. The hon. Gentleman said that he was perhaps the first British MP to go to those areas. I went to Iraq just after the war and was there as it was being declared. I met members of the Christian community and their political and church leaders, so I, too, have had discussions with people in Iraq. I...

Orders of the Day: Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism (23 Jun 2008) has video

Bob Spink: ...of them change over time? It is Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. He had form, according to some people, but went on to advance democracy, freedom and human rights in the way that the PMOI is in Iraq. As times change, views can change.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Iraq (28 Apr 2008) has video

Bob Spink: What recent assessment he has made of levels of morale of British troops in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Written Answers — Home Department: Immigration: Foreign Workers (11 Mar 2008)

Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of Iraqi citizens of Kurdish ethnicity employed by the Ministry of Defence in Iraq have applied for indefinite leave to enter the UK on an exceptional basis outside the immigration regulations.

Written Answers — Treasury: Iraq Conflict: Costs (6 Mar 2008)

Bob Spink: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has made to the US Administration on the repayment of costs incurred in assisting the US in the Iraq war; and if he will make a statement.

Orders of the Day: Support for Armed Forces (4 Mar 2008)

Bob Spink: ...the line at our command. I warmly congratulate every person who signed this petition, which states: The Petition of residents of Castle Point and others, Declares that members of HM Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan are fighting and dying, and that they lack basic equipment to do their job and there is insufficient appreciation and support from the Government for them and their...

Petitions: Support for Armed Services (3 Mar 2008)

Bob Spink: ...respected British institution and no branch more so than the Canvey Island branch. Veterans are particularly concerned about those sent to serve their country in the most difficult places, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. This is an important petition and I warmly congratulate and thank everyone who supported it. It calls on the Government to ensure that our troops and bereaved families are...

Petitions: Support for Armed Forces (7 Jan 2008) has video

Bob Spink: ...by veterans over many years, to make the world a safer and more stable place. People are particularly concerned about those who are sent to serve their country in the most difficult places, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The petition is signed by 1,000 people and calls on the Government to ensure that our troops are provided with the correct equipment while they are serving and given a...

Petition: Support for Armed Forces (21 Nov 2007)

Bob Spink: Our service men and women are the bravest and the best in the world, and we are rightly proud of them, particularly those who serve in the most difficult places in Iraq and Afghanistan. We must adopt policies that will ensure that we provide them with the correct equipment while they are serving out there, and provide them with a better deal when they return to this country. It is with that...

[Miss Anne Begg in the Chair] — Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (24 Jul 2007)

Bob Spink: ...and do what we think is right so that we can force the Government to make good decisions, particularly when the matter is so historically important. I made a mistake believing and following the Government on Iraq, but I will not make that mistake so easily again. Let me make it clear, however, that I am not advocating nuclear disarmament now, unlike the hon. Member for Islington, North...

Petition: Armed Forces (Postal Charges) (3 Jul 2007)

Bob Spink: ...last week, the "bravest and the best". The petition states: The Petition of David Cain, Philip Redl and others declares that the cost of sending parcels and letters to members of HM Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan is inequitable in relation to the nature of their work and the commitment they have made to serve their country. Therefore, your Petitioners request that the House of...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Iraq (1 May 2007)

Bob Spink: Does the Minister agree that there has been excellent progress socially, economically and politically in the other Iraq—Iraqi Kurdistan? Does he also agree that, in order to maintain that progress and to guarantee the stability of populations and the return of internally displaced persons, the Kirkuk referendum must go forward later this year, without any interference, either internal...

Petition: Armed Forces (Postage) (29 Mar 2007)

Bob Spink: ..., which states: To the House of Commons The Petition of David Cain, residents of Essex, Dorset and others, declares That the cost of sending parcels and letters to members of HM Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan is inequitable in relation to the nature of their work and to the commitment they have made to serve their country. Therefore, your Petitioners implore the Government to adopt a...