Results 1-20 of 84 for terrorism speaker:Harriet Harman

Business of the House (5 Nov 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...about this at Prime Minister's questions—is that the mission is not only important for the people in Afghanistan, but for the security of people in this country. Two thirds of all the terror plots in this country have links with the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. It is a question of this country's security.

Business of the House (22 Oct 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...Afghanistan is a multilateral effort that is important for the people of that country. It is also important for making sure that we prevent Afghanistan and Pakistan from becoming areas that breed terrorism that could threaten security in this country.

Business of the House (9 Jul 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...good suggestion. On the question about the revelations in The Guardian, the hon. Gentleman will have heard the responses given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism to the urgent question. A number of Members have already raised with me whether there is a question of privilege. It certainly does raise issues of grave concern. We are elected to...

Business of the House (9 Jul 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...doctrine stipulates that the work of hon. Members should not be impeded by any interception by way of the security services. What my right hon. Friend the Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism said in response to the urgent question is that if there was anything further to report, he would make sure that he kept the House informed. I do not think he promised to make an oral...

Business of the House (9 Jul 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ..., accountability is not only to Ministers but to the Intelligence and Security Committee. The hon. Gentleman will have heard my right hon. Friend the Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism informing the House of the actions that the Metropolitan police are taking, when he responded to the urgent question this morning.

Business of the House (9 Jul 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...Sport. There is the issue of the potentially criminal actions, which is a matter for the police and, ultimately, Home Office accountability. Of course, the Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism answered an urgent question today. There are also the serious allegations of interference with hon. Members as we have gone about our responsibilities to represent our constituents, and...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Elderly People (Long-term Care) (8 Jul 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...about the importance of this mission in Afghanistan. It is important to ensure that in the mountainous regions surrounding Afghanistan and Pakistan, we do not have a crucible for the development of terrorism, which threatens people not only in those countries but in the wider region and, indeed, the whole world. This mission is also important for the education of people in Afghanistan....

Business of the House (2 Jul 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...7 July—Remaining stages of the Finance Bill (day 1). Wednesday 8 July—Conclusion of remaining stages of the Finance Bill (day 2). Thursday 9 July—Motion to approve the draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2009, followed by motion to approve the draft Council Tax Limitation (Maximum Amounts) (England) Order 2009, followed by a topical debate,...

Business of the House (25 Jun 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...Day 1). Wednesday 8 July—Conclusion of remaining stages of the Finance Bill (Day 2). Thursday 9 July—Topical debate, subject to be announced, followed by a motion to approve the Draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2009, followed by a motion to approve the Draft Council Tax Limitation (Maximum Amounts) (England) Order 2009. I should also like to...

Business of the House (18 Jun 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...on an Opposition motion, subject to be announced. Wednesday 1 July—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Political Parties and Elections Bill, followed by motion to approve the draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2009, followed by consideration of Lords amendments to the Saving Gateway Accounts Bill. Thursday 2 July—Estimates [3rd allotted day],...

Business of the House (26 Mar 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...local councils to use CCTV to catch fly-tippers and stop illegal trading. Local communities ask for CCTV in shopping centres and their local areas, which has nothing to do with the misuse of anti-terrorism powers. Having said that, the Minister for Local Government has written to local councils reminding them that they should use their surveillance powers appropriately. The hon. Gentleman...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (4 Mar 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...of Pakistan and Sri Lanka and my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has conveyed his condolences. The UK is working closely with Pakistan and the international community to combat the threat from terrorism and violent extremism, which threatens not only the security of the region but the rest of the world.

Business of the House (26 Feb 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ...about the business for next week: Monday 2 March—Conclusion of remaining stages of the Political Parties and Elections Bill. Tuesday 3 March—Motion to approve the draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2009, followed by remaining stages of the Corporation Tax Bill, followed by motions to nominate Members of regional Select...

Business of the House (12 Feb 2009) has video

Harriet Harman: ... 2 March will include: Monday 2 March—Conclusion of the remaining stages of the Political Parties and Elections Bill. Tuesday 3 March—Motion to approve the draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2009, followed by Third Reading of the Corporation Tax Bill, followed by House Business. Wednesday 4 March—Consideration of an...

Business of the House (11 Dec 2008) has video

Harriet Harman: ...injured in Mumbai, and remembers that Pakistan suffered with the Marriott hotel explosion. Not only have our Ministers been active in supporting the Indian and Pakistan Governments fight against terrorism—we hope that they work together in that endeavour—but they have been working with the Pakistan and Indian community here. We will continue to be active in international work...

Business of the House (13 Nov 2008) has video

Harriet Harman: ...Lords amendments to the Energy Bill, followed by consideration of Lords amendments to the Climate Change Bill [ Lords]. Wednesday 19 November—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Counter-terrorism Bill. Thursday 20 November—General debate on fisheries. The business for the week commencing 24 November will include: Monday 24 November—The Chancellor of the Exchequer...

Business of the House (13 Nov 2008) has video

Harriet Harman: ...I have overall responsibility for the equality Bill, and the Solicitor-General will lead the Bill through the House, just as the Attorney-General took the lead in the House of Lords on the Counter-Terrorism Bill. The Law Officers are able not only to give advice to the Government but to lead Bills through the House, and the Solicitor-General will do an excellent job. She will have my full...

Business of the House (16 Oct 2008) has video

Harriet Harman: Autumn has not finished yet. The right hon. Lady asked about the Counter-Terrorism Bill and the Home Secretary's statement to the House after the defeat of the 42-day provision in the House of Lords. Our view was that it was important for the House to hear the Government's intention as soon as possible, following the defeat of the clause in the House of Lords. If we had waited until the next...

Business of the House (16 Oct 2008) has video

Harriet Harman: ...how they would be introduced and what effect they would have, that is a matter for the Committee. Of course, it carried out extensive pre-legislative scrutiny of the 42-day clause in the Counter-Terrorism Bill and took evidence on that. With reference to the communications data Bill, I cannot say more than what I said to the shadow Leader of the House. There will be further time for...

Business of the House (9 Oct 2008) has video

Harriet Harman: ...that they have the resources they need to do their work, and to ensure that the public have full confidence that public money is being properly spent. The right hon. Lady asked about the Counter-Terrorism Bill. She will be aware that, following debate and discussion in this House and the House having formed its view, the Bill is now under consideration in the House of Lords. Following...