Results 1-20 of 35 for terrorism speaker:Ian McCartney

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: Topical Questions (26 Oct 2009) has video

Ian McCartney: My right hon. Friend has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to introduce a scheme to assist British citizens who are victims of terror abroad. May I ask him when the Government are likely to introduce a scheme and make some announcement? The victims of Bali, Mumbai and Sharm el-Sheikh and their families have waited far too long to get compensation for the brutal attacks, deaths and...

Written Answers — Justice: Terrorism: Compensation (18 May 2009)

Ian McCartney: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the answer of 11 May 2009, Official Report, column 533W, on terrorism: compensation, which (a) Departmental officials and (b) Ministers have been appointed to the working group on support for victims of terrorism abroad; what options are being considered by that working group; what timetable has been set for that working group to...

Written Answers — Olympics: Terrorism: Compensation (11 May 2009)

Ian McCartney: To ask the Minister for the Olympics pursuant to the contribution of 24 March 2009, Official Report, column 175, on international terrorism, who the lead Minister is for the consideration of a compensation scheme for UK citizens harmed in terrorist attacks overseas; what the terms of reference for that consultation are; and if she will make a statement.

Oral Answers to Questions — Health: International Terrorism (24 Mar 2009) has video

Ian McCartney: ...men, women and children who were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and because it was not in the United Kingdom they are treated differently. That is indefensible. We are dealing with worldwide terrorism. Every British citizen is entitled to be treated the same and to be protected. Where something goes wrong, they and their families are entitled to be looked after by this country. I...

[Mr. Mike Hancock in the Chair] — Victims of Terrorism (Compensation) (29 Oct 2008)

Ian McCartney: ...on this occasion, however, it is an extremely humbling experience to speak on this subject and I am acutely aware of the sensitivities of the families who have lost loved ones due to the acts of terrorists, irrespective of whether their loved one was a member of the armed forces, the emergency services, the police, or whether they were on holiday, at work or going to work. The pain of...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism (25 Jun 2007)

Ian McCartney: Saudi Arabia is one of the UK's key counter-terrorism partners. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary last met her Saudi opposite number, Prince Saud, in May, and we continue to enjoy a high level of bilateral co-operation, including on issues relating to counter-terrorism, at both ministerial and senior official level. Saudi Arabia plays a vital role, both regionally and...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Yemen: Terrorism (25 Jun 2007)

Ian McCartney: We maintain a wide-ranging dialogue with the Government of Yemen including on issues relating to counter terrorism (CT). We are supporting the Yemeni government in developing its CT capability, for example the provision of training for the nascent national coastguard. My hon. Friend the Minister for the Middle East, (Dr. Howells), has made two visits to Yemen, in January 2006 and 2007; on...

[Mr. Edward O'Hara in the Chair] — Iran (External Involvement) (23 May 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...play a constructive role on the international stage; and secondly, our work with international partners to maintain a strong line against unacceptable Iranian behaviour, including its support for terrorism and violence in the region. Those elements are important and complementary. Engagement is not the same as appeasement. We will continue to put pressure on Iran to modify its behaviour....

Iran (UK Policy) (25 Apr 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...those in Iran who want a democratic, accountable country that operates to international norms and does not engage internally or externally in the abuse of human rights or the encouragement of terrorism through support, financing or the provision of hardware. We want to resolve peacefully issues of the use of nuclear power for military rather than civilian purposes. We also want to see Iran...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Philippines (13 Mar 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...between the UK and the Philippines is good, with strong political, trade and investment links. We work closely with the Philippino Government on key areas of shared concern including counter-terrorism, human rights, development, conflict prevention and peace building.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: MI6: Finance (28 Feb 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...(SIA). The comprehensive spending review (CSR) 2004, announced to Parliament on 12 July 2004, provided additional resources for the SIA to support significant expansion of the agencies' counter-terrorism capabilities. A further £85 million for the SIA for the period 2005-08 was announced in the pre-Budget report on 5 December 2005. The SIA's budget provision up to 2010-11 will be...

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: BAE Systems: Saudi Arabia (27 Feb 2007)

Ian McCartney: ECGD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SFO, relating to the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, which came into effect in 2002. Under that MoU ECGD passes on any allegation of corrupt activity to the relevant investigatory authority. At the time of this application, an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office was, as is public knowledge, in being. Questions of...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia (19 Feb 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...along with the Indonesian Trade and Defence Ministers, at the inaugural session of the UK-Indonesia Partnership Forum on 31 January 2007. The Ministers discussed strategic co-operation on counter-terrorism, good governance and a range of international issues including climate change and UN reform. The establishment of the Partnership Forum builds on the success of my right hon. Friend the...

Uk Relations (Australia/New Zealand) (30 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...the Ministry of Defence participate in the annual event. The agenda for the meeting included the Asia-Pacific region, Afghanistan and the middle east, as well as counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism. The agenda will expand next year to include climate security. The hon. Gentleman was thus not quite right because there has been an active relationship on such matters for a...

Uk Relations (Australia/New Zealand) (30 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...dialogue on security with our Australian colleagues, we have such dialogue with our colleagues from New Zealand. The last meeting was held in London on 17 November, when talks were held on counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, counter-narcotics, organised crime and the security implications of the rise of China. The next talks will expand to include a consideration of climate...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: OECD Anti-bribery Convention: UK Compliance (15 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...that it was "not in a position to determine that the UK laws are in compliance with the standards under the convention." The OECD conducted a follow-up review after the introduction of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, whose part 12 amended the scope of UK law as it relates to bribery. The WGB's "phase 1bis" evaluation, published in March 2003, concluded: "...the UK law now...

Bisher Al-Rawi (8 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...have been even higher had any of the numerous planned attacks that have been foiled since 2000 succeeded—in the hundreds, perhaps even thousands. We face a major threat from international terrorism and are likely to do so for many years to come. This is the shocking reality we face, and international co-operation to counter this global threat is of critical importance. We will...

Bisher Al-Rawi (8 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...Committee of the Red Cross access to 14 so-called "high value" detainees. The US intention to prosecute those key detainees is also welcome, not least to the many victims of international terrorism and their families. The Prime Minister, Foreign Secretaries and senior Government officials and lawyers have all been actively involved in Guantanamo-related matters for a long while. It is a...

Bisher Al-Rawi (8 Jan 2007)

Ian McCartney: ...are not my words or the words of any Minister or Government official. They are the words of the judge who considered the national security evidence against Abu Qatada in proceedings under the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. The hon. Gentleman asked for evidence. Under that Act, that was the view of a member of the independent judiciary. The judge made those comments, and Abu...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Ministerial Visits (13 Dec 2006)

Ian McCartney: .... My meeting with Anand Sharma, Minister of State for External Affairs, covered a range of issues: regional (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Burma); thematic (co-operation on security and counter-terrorism); and UN specific (Human Rights Commission and UN reform). The visit also provided an opportunity to reinforce some of our broader messages on the investment environment. In Kolkatta I...