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Bill Presented — Sustainable Energy (Local Plans) Bill: Clause 14 — Short title and commencement (1 Jul 2009) has video

Iain Duncan Smith: ...Melton (Alan Duncan), who moved the amendment, and I hope that the Lord Chancellor will look at it carefully and understand why we need it. The measure worked perfectly well in the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, as we were able to make sure that we constantly revisit legislation we may have concerns about. We have rushed the Bill through. We would not need the sunset clause if we had...

Business of the House: Counter-Terrorism (7 Jun 2007)

Iain Duncan Smith: ...that they should not repeat the disgraceful antics that took place last time, when those who were genuinely and reasonably opposed to an extension beyond 28 days were accused of being soft on terrorism and terrorists? Will he please continue the consensus and stamp on such antics in advance so that we do not go through that again?

Points of Order: UK-US Extradition Treaty (12 Jul 2006)

Iain Duncan Smith: ...we acquiesced to the speed with which this provision was pushed through was that the Government said that it was absolutely vital in the pursuit of terrorists. There were other aspects to it, but terrorism was the key driver, which the Government should not resile from. Will my hon. Friend please ask the Government a very simple question? Apart from the details that my hon. Friend thinks...

Troop Deployment (Afghanistan) (25 Jan 2006)

Iain Duncan Smith: ...to clarify tomorrow, if not today, what is becoming an artificial definition of the division of labour between allied forces in Afghanistan? The Americans are engaged in search and destroy anti-terrorism activities, and the proposed British deployment in the south would be engaged in reconstruction. That clear distinction is made in the House and among cognoscenti who discuss the subject,...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (5 Nov 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...the extraordinary sacrifices made by British servicemen and women, to whom we all owe a huge debt of gratitude. When I first faced the Prime Minister across the Dispatch Box we discussed the war on terror. The loss of life over the past week has brought that war into sharp focus. There are growing concerns that foreign terrorists—including, it appears, some British citizens—may...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (5 Nov 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: The Prime Minister and I have spoken on a number of occasions about the dangers of rogue states, terrorist groups and ballistic weapons coming together. I have always agreed that the war on terror would be long and difficult and that there would be no easy victories. However, I believe that enormous progress has been made. In the past two years, the Taliban have gone from Afghanistan and...

Prime Minister: Engagements (14 May 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: As the Prime Minister pointed out earlier, the atrocious events in Saudi Arabia have shown all of us that the war on terrorism is clearly far from won, reinforcing the need to show in Iraq that we can be a force for good in the region. There is growing frustration that while it took four weeks of a magnificent campaign to defeat the Iraqi regime, after five weeks of peace, there are still...

Budget Resolutions — Amendment of the Law (9 Apr 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...this weekend. I can assure him that children are a great blessing despite some of the trials. I welcome some of the measures in the right hon. Gentleman's Budget, particularly those to counter terrorism and to combat world poverty and poor education in deprived areas. We shall certainly give them welcome and support in as far as we possibly can. During the past six years we have come to...

Iraq (25 Feb 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...for the UK or the USA, but for the United Nations. For the sake of the United Nations and the peace of the world, such a tyrant must be left in no doubt that if he does not disarm after years of terror and evasion, he must finally face the consequences of his actions.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (15 Jan 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...an enormous debt of gratitude Obviously, it is too early to comment on the details of the police operation; we shall wait for a fuller report of events. But does the Prime Minister agree that the terror raid in Manchester is a wake-up call to the nation, reminding us all of the increased threat that we now face?

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (15 Jan 2003)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: I agree with the Prime Minister: we must, but we also know that Home Office officials apparently advised Ministers after the events of 11 September that the key to fighting international terrorism would be to detain all asylum seekers entering the country in secure centres until their age, nationality and identity can be properly established. Will the Prime Minister now ensure that we make...

NATO Summit (Prague) (25 Nov 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...where previous initiatives have so far failed? We also welcome the commitment to the new NATO response force, which is vital to enable NATO nations to contribute effectively to the war against terrorism, which the Prime Minister stressed. The Army, however, now finds itself committed to both the Euro army and to NATO. Can he confirm that NATO commitments, rather than those of the Euro...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (20 Nov 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: The report said, quite categorically, that readiness in certain areas had actually got worse since the NAO first reported on them, but when it comes to terrorism, surely it is not just the NHS that needs proper co-ordination. In the past week, a press release on terrorism has been issued by the Home Office and then retracted; we have heard reports from security sources of planned attacks on...

Debate on the Address — [First Day] (13 Nov 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...I believe, be overshadowed by global events. If anyone ever doubted that 11 September would be more than a horrendous but isolated event, the devastating bombing in Bali showed that international terror can strike any time, anywhere. As the daily alerts remind us, Britain is a prime target. This is the most critical issue facing our nation. The Government know that from the outset, from...

European Council (28 Oct 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...the Opposition's condolences to the Russian people for the terrible tragedy that they faced during the past few days. I also join the right hon. Gentleman in expressing our horror at the actions of terrorists in Moscow and in extending our sympathies to all the victims and their families. As the Prime Minister said, hostage taking and terrorism are utterly unacceptable whenever and...

Bali (15 Oct 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...They were backpackers and holidaymakers, couples on honeymoon and tourist workers—innocents in a self-styled tropical paradise who were killed by an unspeakable evil that we must face up to. Terrorism is a cancer and it must be rooted out wherever and whenever we find it. So I welcome the assistance that the United Kingdom is lending to the Australian and Indonesian authorities in...

G8 Summit (1 Jul 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...the Prime Minister for giving me early sight of his statement? Kananaskis was the first G8 gathering since 11 September, and we welcome the practical steps agreed there to fight international terrorism, and to prevent the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction. In particular, Kananaskis marked another step in Russia's re-emergence on the world stage, and I believe it right...

Middle East (10 Apr 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...helped so significantly in preparing this House and Westminster Hall in particular for the Queen Mother's lying in state? We thank the Prime Minister for making his statement today. The appalling terrorist attack this morning has reminded us—as he pointed out—that the crisis in the middle east remains on a knife edge. The Prime Minister's list of those innocents from Haifa to...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (10 Apr 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: Not only is Iraq developing weapons of mass destruction, but it has also become apparent that it is a major sponsor of terrorism in the middle east, bankrolling many of the families of suicide bombers and providing terrorists with bomb-making equipment. In the United States, the Prime Minister spoke about a "regime change" in Iraq. Given his reported comments, will he confirm that getting rid...

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (6 Mar 2002)

Mr Iain Duncan Smith: ...last 50 years is admired and respected by very many people around the globe, and I, like him, look forward to the observance service on 11 March. I also welcome the adoption of the action plan on terrorism, and that part of the Coolum communiqué that reaffirms the principles of working to reduce poverty through the Commonwealth institutions. However, no hon. Member can be satisfied...