Results 1-13 of 13 for terrorism speaker:Graham Brady

Greater Manchester Police (23 Jan 2007)

Graham Brady: ...city—Manchester is increasingly taking on that role. We have particular problems with gun crime, which is difficult and expensive to tackle. When we consider the distribution of the threat of terrorism and the challenge of policing it, we find that all too frequently it is one or two of the major cities outside London that face the most significant challenge or threat. That is not...

Delegated Legislation: European Affairs (6 Dec 2006)

Graham Brady: ...seeking to enlarge the competence of the union, that the justice and home affairs ministers should concentrate on practical measures of co-operation between states to enhance security and combat terrorism". As recently as last Thursday, when the House debated an EU Scrutiny Committee report, the British Government appeared incapable of setting out even their own position, insisting on...

Orders of the Day: A Citizens' Agenda (26 Oct 2006)

Graham Brady: ...constantly seeking to enlarge the competence of the union that the justice and home affairs ministers concentrate on practical measures of co-operation between states to enhance security and combat terrorism." He is also quoted in the Irish Examiner, arguing that giving up the veto in this area "would seriously affect the operation of Irish criminal law and give the commission the...

Points of Order: European Affairs (14 Jun 2006)

Graham Brady: I am grateful to the former Minister for Europe for giving way. I agree that we should co-operate with our partners to fight crime and terrorism, but will he be clear about whether he advocates giving up the veto in these areas and opening them to qualified majority voting, which we oppose?

Written Answers — Home Department: Terrorism Bill (23 Nov 2005)

Graham Brady: ...26 October on which (i) the chief constable and (ii) other senior police officers of Greater Manchester police contacted hon. Members representing constituencies in Greater Manchester about the Terrorism Bill; and what form that contact took.

Police (Greater Manchester) (15 Mar 2005)

Mr Graham Brady: ...face a significant shortfall. That comes at a time when there are unparalleled challenges in dealing with violent crime and when Greater Manchester police have a regional and national role in fighting terrorism. The Minister knows that the Opposition understand the importance of policing. That is why the Conservative party has pledged to recruit 40,000 more police officers, more than 2,200...

Foreign Affairs and Defence (24 Nov 2004)

Mr Graham Brady: ...with the heroin supply coming from Afghanistan. The hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Mr. Kilfoyle) made it clear that the Government should not seek to stoke up fear in respect of security and terrorism. My hon. Friend the Member for South Antrim (David Burnside) made it clear that he regards the Prime Minister as the P45 Prime Minister, thus proving that he has ignored the Prime...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (26 Mar 2003)

Mr Graham Brady: The protection of the British public from terrorism is as important as the successful prosecution of the war in Iraq. Is it not unacceptable that the Government have still not issued detailed guidance to schools on protecting children in the event of a terrorist attack? This morning the Government's Teachernet website promises that such guidance will be issued soon. When will it be available?

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (15 May 2002)

Mr Graham Brady: Faced with overwhelming evidence of IRA involvement in the promotion of terrorism in Colombia, what action does the Prime Minister propose to take against the IRA as part of his war against terrorism?

Written Answers — Defence: International Terrorism (14 Jan 2002)

Mr Graham Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on spending plans for the money announced in the Chancellor's pre-Budget statement for operations to combat terrorism.

Business of the House (15 Oct 2001)

Mr Graham Brady: Will tomorrow's debate on terrorism be preceded by a statement by the Prime Minister, as has been the case with previous statements? If not, when will the House be brought up to date by the Prime Minister?

NHS Appointments (Political Bias) (2 May 2001)

Mr Graham Brady: ...Mr. Anthony Harrison of the King's Fund investigated the Government's record on the NHS prior to a likely general election. In a passage reported in the weekend press, he said: "There is a reign of terror in the Department of Health. Nobody is talking to us about these activity figures." A respected independent institution cannot acquire the information on which it depends because of a...

Orders of the Day — Disqualifications Bill: Amendment of Section 1(1)(E) of the Disqualification Acts (25 Jan 2000)

Mr Graham Brady: ...have shown neither fibre nor substance in handling the negotiations entrusted to them. Finally, it is crucial that future hon. Members whom the Bill will allow to join the House should disavow terrorism. Amendment No. 32 is the only proposal that would guarantee permanent security. I hope that decommissioning of weapons begins or that there is substantial progress to that end. However, it...