Results 1-14 of 14 for terrorism speaker:Piara S Khabra
- Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: India (25 Jul 2006)
Piara S Khabra: ...State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance the UK Government are providing to the relatives of the victims of the bombings in Mumbai and the Government of India in its fight against terrorism.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 May 2006)
Piara S Khabra: Does the Prime Minister agree that the Human Rights Act 1998 imposes an enormous duty on the state to protect its citizens against terrorism and crime? In the light of this clear duty, does he also agree that in making decisions in such cases, judges oughtto be aware of the wider interests of the public, and that human rights lobbyists should have a better understanding of their role in society?
- Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill (10 Nov 2005)
Piara S Khabra: ...that hon. Members did not vote yesterday for a pre-charge detention period of 90 days, which the police requested for a good reason. My constituents and I are sadly no strangers to the evils of terrorism. In the middle of the 1980s, I was subjected to murderous threats against my life by terrorists and placed under armed police protection. Terrorists in the UK who were supporters of a...
- Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill (10 Nov 2005)
Piara S Khabra: ...why the Government had a good reason for introducing the 90-day detention. We are not dealing with an ordinary situation. It is unique. We are dealing not with ordinary criminals, but with terrorists and organised terrorist activity. They have a network everywhere and keep this country under the threat of terror. I agree with the Government's proposed detention period of 90 days. I hope...
- Home Affairs (29 Nov 2004)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...As should always be the case, the Government will need to be mindful of the reservations that people may have, and do have, about legislation. When dealing with issues of security, safety and even terrorism, it is all too easy for legislators to undermine a sense of well-being even as—
- Home Affairs (20 Nov 2002)
Mr Piara S Khabra: I congratulate the Home Secretary and his Department on many provisions in the Queen's Speech. Although it is easy to be swept away by events overseas—from our efforts to tackle international terrorism to possible military action against Iraq—it is important not to lose sight of our responsibilities at home. The word Xresponsibility" is especially important because the theme of...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghan Refugees (8 Jan 2002)
Mr Piara S Khabra: What action is Pakistan taking against organisations known to be based in Pakistan that support terrorism across the border?
- Public Bill Committee: International Development Bill [Lords]: Clause 1 - Development assistance (22 Nov 2001)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...communities have no rights at all. Suddenly, the international situation and our foreign policy and other commitments changed. We made a commitment to help America in the process of ensuring that terrorism was removed from the face of the earth. As a result, we lifted all the restrictions that we had placed on aid to Pakistan. We are giving more and more aid, but where are those...
- Orders of the Day — Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill (19 Nov 2001)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...for Sleaford and North Hykeham (Mr. Hogg) because the Government to whom he belonged had an appalling record on civil liberties. I admire the Home Secretary for his courage and guts in fighting terrorism which, everybody knows, is the cancer of society. I offer my condolences once again to the people of New York, who live in a city that seems to be under constant siege. With the atrocities...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 Oct 2001)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...training in the use of weapons is carried out? Will he take the opportunity to speak to the President of Pakistan and say that those institutions should be closed to ensure that the culture of terrorism is rooted out of society?
- International Terrorism (4 Oct 2001)
Mr Piara S Khabra: I represent a constituency in which a large number of Muslims live. There are about 10,000 Muslim voters in my constituency. I have not met or seen any Muslim in my constituency who supports terrorism, but that does not mean that there are no individuals or groups who support terrorism, and I have seen some of their activities in my constituency. I should like to offer my condolences to the...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (5 Apr 2000)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...my right hon. Friend join me in condemning the brutal murder by terrorists of 35 Sikhs in a small town in Kashmir? Will he also confirm the Government's commitment to fight against international terrorism—which is engaged in killing innocent civilians to destabilise communities, and is promoted and supported by countries that are well known to the international community?
- Kashmir (21 Jul 1999)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...and Hindus, including Europeans, and that that is one of the biggest problems? Does he agree that every Member of this House must recognise that the Government are committed to the fight against terrorism?
- India (Nuclear Tests) (14 May 1998)
Mr Piara S Khabra: ...1996; he went to Kashmir to study the problem for himself. Will my right hon. Friend say that this country has no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of another country? There has been terrorism, which is being supported across the border. The Conservative party and the Labour party are committed to rooting out terrorism wherever it exists in the world, and we have been...