Results 1-20 of 213 for terrorism speaker:Geoff Hoon

Written Answers — Transport: Powers of Entry (30 Oct 2008)

Geoff Hoon: I refer the right hon. and learned Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing (Mr. Coaker) on 22 October 2008, Official Report, columns 451-52W.

Deferred Division: European Affairs (20 Jun 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...a question. He spoke eloquently about the need to take effective action to deal with immigration. Others among his colleagues have talked about the need to protect this country from international terrorism. The truth, however, is that measures to take effective action in those areas can be blocked by one member state out of 27. If we are serious about dealing with international terrorists...

Pakistan (11 Jun 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...Pakistan with British nationality. About 150,000 people from each country visit the other country every year. Pakistan is at the heart of a range of the key international issues, including counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, counter-narcotics, migration and cross-cultural and cross-community relationships. These are all shared challenges, which we need to tackle together. The UK is...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Global Opportunities Fund (4 Jun 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Global Opportunities Fund programmes in financial year 2006-07 was as follows: Amount (£ million) Climate change and energy 4.6 Counter-terrorism 7.1 Drugs and crime 6.6 Economic governance 4.8 Engaging with the Islamic world 8.6 Human rights 3.4 Migration 1.9 Overseas territories 4.6 Reuniting...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Global Opportunities Fund (27 Apr 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...(£ million) Name of Global Opportunities Fund (GOF) 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Afghan counter narcotics (1) — 16.3 16.3 Climate Change and Energy 4.9 4.7 4.7 Counter Terrorism 7.3 8.8 8.8 Drugs and Crime (1) — 6.0 6.0 Economic Governance 4.5 5.0 5.0 Engaging with the Islamic World 9.6 8.2 8.2 Human Rights (2) — —...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Treaties of Rome (50th Anniversary) (12 Mar 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...is a key moment to look ahead to the new challenges and opportunities of the global age, and how the EU can deliver for its citizens in the next 50 years. On major cross-border challenges such as terrorism, climate change, energy security, economic competition, migration or organised crime, the EU plays a vital role. These are the issues that the Government put to the top of the EU's...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: UK Membership of EC (8 Mar 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...us in achieving our policy goals. As part of the EU, the UK is better able to deal with global issues like the environment and world trade, and tackle problems like crime, illegal immigration and terrorism. As these assessments are already publicly available, including in information on the Government's www.europe.gov.uk website, the Government have no plans to produce a separate...

Cyprus (10 Jan 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...Kingdom and the Republic of Cyprus, which is now in its second year, has resulted in co-operation and exchange of information on a variety of issues ranging from football hooliganism to counter-terrorism, and has included a number of high-level visits. Most recently, Cypriot and British officials met to discuss best practice in urban planning, and we expect future exchanges on civil...

Afghanistan (9 Jan 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...force. In that respect, NATO and British troops have made a significant contribution. In much of the country, ordinary people can go about their daily lives without being at serious risk from terrorism or crossfire. In short, Afghanistan's rate of recovery since the fall of the Taliban has outstripped that in most post-conflict countries. I recognise, as right hon. and hon. Members have...

Afghanistan (9 Jan 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...justice, and which has tasked the Afghan attorney-general with leading the fight against corruption among senior public officials. A number of officials have already been suspended. Together with terrorism, the continued involvement—

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Peru (8 Jan 2007)

Geoff Hoon: ...Peru closely through our embassy in Lima and with our EU partners. We are aware of the recent events that took place in Ayacucho. The UK has regular discussions with the Peruvian authorities about terrorism and drugs, including the alleged links between remnants of Shining Path and the illegal drugs trade. We also support a number of projects on drugs and crime prevention, at national and...

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

Geoff Hoon: ...to the challenges of the 21st century. We have an unequivocal and proactive engagement in the EU, working with our European partners to push for progress in those areas, such as climate change, terrorism and globalisation, in which "by the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone". Only by tackling those issues confidently and collectively can we build an EU...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Rendition (25 Oct 2006)

Geoff Hoon: The Government have a duty to protect the United Kingdom from international terrorism. In this, as in other areas, the Government are fully committed to the protection of human rights. Measures taken to counter terrorism must be legal and proportionate The UK co-operated fully with the Secretary-General's requests for information under Article 52 of the European Convention of Human Rights...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Algeria (18 Oct 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...offences or prepared to surrender themselves to the security service. More than 2,000 terrorist prisoners have been released. In addition, the Charter provides for the families of victims of terrorism to register the disappearance or death of their relative and obtain compensation.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Muslims of Europe Conference (25 Jul 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...scholars and civil society representatives. The output of the conference included a declaration and recommendations agreed by all its participants, including a strong renunciation of violence and terrorism. The full text is available at: www.muslimsofeurope.com/topkapi.php.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (20 Jul 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...the Council on his 11 July meeting with Iranian chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani. The Council adopted conclusions covering the nuclear file, Iran's approach to the Middle East Peace Process, terrorism and human rights.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: European Constitution (27 Jun 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...set Europe's future direction at the Hampton Court summit. We have made it clear that an effective EU means focusing on the issues that matter to Europe's citizens, such as creating jobs, tackling terrorism and protecting our environment. I therefore welcome the conclusions of the recent European Council, which state that Europe should now focus on the delivery of practical results and the...

Middle East (7 Jun 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...present circumstances, the UK and the international community cannot renew direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority institutions. Given Hamas's position and, in particular, its support for terrorism, we simply have no choice. We are, however, determined to continue to support the Palestinian people and to help to provide for their basic needs. We have been at the forefront of the...

Middle East (7 Jun 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...to those attacks. The impact of Israel's military operations in the occupied territories continues to cause concern. Israel, like all states, has the absolute right to defend itself against terrorism but it must respect international humanitarian law. IDF operations have resulted in Palestinian civilian deaths, including those of children. Such civilian casualties are unacceptable. In...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: France (5 Jun 2006)

Geoff Hoon: ...France summit will be to further improve co-operation across a range of policy areas. These include energy, climate change, Africa/development, defence, foreign policy, Europe, immigration, counter-terrorism, education and consular co-operation. Agreements reached will be detailed in a summit communiqué. We will also aim to produce a declaration on the defence relationship reaffirming...