Results 1-13 of 13 for terrorism speaker:Doug Henderson

Business of the House: Defence in the UK (9 Oct 2008) has video

Doug Henderson: ...century. We used those assumptions in considering the strategic defence review. I wonder how many of those assumptions are now valid. There has been the further development of the international terrorism of the early 21st century, but how many of those criteria still apply? Is Russia still weakened and passive in its approach to international affairs? Is China still looking internally? Is...

Business of the House: Defence in the UK (9 Oct 2008) has video

Doug Henderson: ...sides of the Chamber, see the need for such a review. Let me set out some of the issues that arise from the changing international picture. Have we got the emphasis right when it comes to counter-terrorism? Should counter-terrorism be the main thrust of British defence and foreign policy? It is clearly a very important issue, and we must counter terrorism wherever we can, in whatever way...

Points of Order: European Affairs (14 Jun 2006)

Doug Henderson: ...it to ensure that we are doing what we should to execute the policy. We are all aware of the threats that we face under ESDP. There is complete agreement about the threat from failed states of terrorism and the threat of environmental and other natural disasters. Although I am a strong advocate of a European Union that is bound together, I am also strongly in favour of NATO because of the...

Points of Order: European Affairs (14 Jun 2006)

Doug Henderson: ...at one of the meetings that I attended last week. He said, "The real threat today is not to a nation; it is to a people and communities." In some senses, that is true. The dangers posed by terrorism and the like do not threaten any nation in particular, but they threaten communities and peoples across nations. That has been recognised by countries such as Austria. It will be interesting to...

Orders of the Day — European Union (Accessions) Bill (1 Nov 2005)

Doug Henderson: ..., they would have nowhere else to go, unless an undemocratic totalitarian tendency emerged in south-east Europe. People will look at the strengths of the European Union. The strong fight against terrorism and unity against terrorism are strong aspects of the Union. Given the Union's unity when helping the rest of the world to come on board economically through various forms of assistance...

Armed Forces Personnel (20 Jan 2005)

Mr Doug Henderson: ...change and that their requirements always flow from political considerations. Hon. Members know that important changes in world politics, such as the destruction of the USSR, the threat from global terrorism and the problems that increasingly flow from poverty and the alienation of people in poorer parts of the world who see the life enjoyed by people in richer parts of the world, have...

Defence in the United Kingdom (11 Sep 2003)

Mr Doug Henderson: ...do something about Afghanistan. I did not support the way in which we tackled that issue, and I thought that there should have been much more concentration on smaller specialised forces combating terrorism, terrorist cells and terrorist resources in a much more specific way. The British people understood, however, that that was what the Government were setting out to do, which was why...

Defence in the World (17 Oct 2002)

Mr Doug Henderson: ..., or internationally. Last week, the Democrats in the United States Congress voted by a clear majority against the proposal to allow President Bush to do what he wanted in relation to any form of terrorism. It would be tragic and awkward for the Labour party if we were to be nearer to President Bush's position than that of the Democrats and many people in this country and the United...

Coalition against International Terrorism (16 Oct 2001)

Mr Doug Henderson: ...Parliament should remain mute or refrain from making observations that we believe are germane to the achievement of international security and stability, or that address the issue of international terrorism. I shall focus first on current military actions, then offer some observations on some options that I believe the international coalition is considering taking in future. I understand...

Coalition against International Terrorism (16 Oct 2001)

Mr Doug Henderson: ..., in terms of dealing with coalition partners. We are all equally outraged about the atrocities that occurred in New York. The realistic option is to explain to the public that the campaign against terrorism cannot be waged in the short term or by ordering massive troop incursions. People here and elsewhere will ask why, if it is so easy, we have not solved the problem in Northern Ireland....

Nuclear Material (Reprocessing) (22 Apr 1998)

Mr Doug Henderson: ...many Opposition questions in 11 years in the House, but I have never heard one as misdirected as that one. I cannot believe that the hon. Gentleman wants the House to believe that he is soft on terrorism, but what he says is tantamount to that. The previous Government would know, just as we now know, that there is a serious problem in dealing with these materials in countries such as...

Egypt (British Citizens) (18 Nov 1997)

Mr Doug Henderson: ...atrocity and to those injured. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister spoke to President Mubarak of Egypt yesterday afternoon and expressed his condolences and our support in the fight against terrorism. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary expressed our condemnation of this barbarous act yesterday. My noble Friend Baroness Symons is discussing the situation with the Egyptian...

Egypt (British Citizens) (18 Nov 1997)

Mr Doug Henderson: ...doing everything they can to work with the Egyptian Government to minimise risk. Again, I can reassure the right hon. and learned Gentleman that every effort will be made to counter international terrorism at every international forum. It is a top priority of the Government; and it will continue to be so.