Results 1-5 of 5 for terrorism speaker:Brian Iddon
- Estimates, 2007-08: Department of Trade and Industry (9 Jul 2007)
Brian Iddon: ...Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria; HIV/AIDS; the threat of avian influenza; substance abuse, in which I include alcohol and tobacco; the threat of terrorism and crime in general; the supply of energy; and climate change. These are all examples of policy areas that have required, and will continue to require, a scientific input. The current...
- Forensic Sciences (18 Oct 2005)
Brian Iddon: ...throughout the year and keep in contact with them to see whether any new technologies and experimental techniques being developed there might be applicable in the FSS. Recent events in the world of terrorism have shown how much more critical such matters are becoming. My hon. Friend the Member for Norwich, North referred to the courts. We are worried about the judicial process, and our...
- The Scientific Response to Terrorism (18 Mar 2004)
Dr Brian Iddon: ...a great pleasure to see you chairing another debate involving the Select Committee on Science and Technology, Sir Nicholas. I am starting to think that you are an honorary member of the Committee. Terrorism is undoubtedly one of the greatest threats facing the world today. Our distinguished chief scientific adviser can think of only one greater threat—climate change—as he...
- Middle East Peace Process (10 Dec 2002)
Dr Brian Iddon: .... As the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon said, the repercussions of the conflict in the middle east ripple out to wherever there are Muslim populations in the world. Matters such as the war on terrorism also go back to the central debate on the middle east. When the Berlin wall was built, people throughout the world vigorously protested. I am old enough to remember it being built, and I...
- Public Bill Committee: Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords]: Clause 160 - No forfeiture notice before determination of breach (24 Jan 2002)
Dr Brian Iddon: ...the courts do not like to award it and it can therefore be regarded merely as a useful deterrent. However, sufficient numbers of cases do occur for a '146 notice' to be a source of psychological terror and extreme domestic anxiety.'' Those strong words come not from Members of Parliament, but from people who deal in the property market. On 17 January, the housing aid and legal centre of...