Results 1-20 of 41 for terrorism speaker:Jim Murphy

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: North Africa: EU External Relations (21 Jul 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...avancé with Morocco. The UK maintains strong relations with all the countries of north Africa, working together on issues of migration, energy and food security and tackling the threats posed by terrorism.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Developing Countries: Security (8 Jul 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...direct assistance to a number of countries to support their security capability development, for example through the FCO's allocation of £35 million in 2008-09 to support efforts to counter threats from terrorism and radicalisation, or the MOD's overseas training programmes. The UK also contributes to international organisations' assistance to developing countries to improve their...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism: International Co-operation (26 Jun 2008)

Jim Murphy: The UK and India enjoy a close working relationship on countering terrorism and extremism. This is underpinned by Prime Ministerial agreement at annual UK/India summits to work together in specific areas. At the most recent summit in January we agreed to intensify mutual exchange of views, experiences and practical cooperation in the fight against terrorism. We have agreed to build on...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Ministerial Meetings (13 May 2008) has video

Jim Murphy: ..., my right hon. Friend is absolutely right: we have common cause with the Italian Government and Italy on so many big strategic interests that face our world—climate change, international terrorism, and concerted and co-ordinated work on the migration of people across the planet. We have a packed agenda of common concerns with our colleagues in Italy, and we look forward to holding...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Pakistan (13 May 2008)

Jim Murphy: .... Recent visits by my right hon. Friends the Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary have underscored the UK's commitment to promote good governance, strengthen democratic institutions, and combat terrorism. The UK played an active role in the EU's Election Observation Mission in February.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Television (1 Apr 2008)

Jim Murphy: ...and Documentary Services Group Consular Resources Group Consular Strategy, Communications and Training Group Directorate for Defence and Strategic Threats Counter Proliferation Department Counter Terrorism Department Drugs and International Crime Department Europe Directorate Europe Delivery Group Europe Global Group Enlargement South East and Wider Europe Group Western Mediterranean...

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (LISBON TREATY) (No. 6): Treaty of Lisbon (No. 7) (26 Feb 2008)

Jim Murphy: .... Today, a Europe of 27 countries—with more to come—faces the challenges of globalisation, defending and extending free and fair trade, climate change, energy security, migration and terrorism. The EU has the potential to deliver for our citizens on these challenges but, to do so, it needs strong, effective and accountable institutions. The Lisbon treaty introduces reforms to...

Orders of the Day: Clause 2 — Addition to list of treaties (29 Jan 2008) has video

Jim Murphy: ...'s national interest. Our participation in EU agreements on police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters is only one example. Such co-operation is vital in helping our police services fight terrorism and organised crime. There are prominent examples of the importance of the European arrest warrant. There were Eurosceptic and Euro-isolationist sniggers about Europol, with people...

Orders of the Day: Clause 2 — Addition to list of treaties (29 Jan 2008) has video

Jim Murphy: ...No. 26. European Union co-operation in the area of freedom, security and justice has been part of the treaties since Maastricht. It enables us to work together to tackle common threats such as terrorism and organised crime. It enables us to put into effect practical measures that have an immediate and positive impact—

Orders of the Day: Clause 2 — Addition to list of treaties (29 Jan 2008) has video

Jim Murphy: ...turn to new clause 4. The UK benefits hugely from our participation in EU agreements on police and criminal judicial co-operation. That co-operation is vital in helping our police services to fight terrorism and organised crime. The new clause would require the Government to opt out of all existing third pillar measures that had not been amended or replaced before the end of the five-year...

Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) (No.2): Lisbon Treaty (No.1) — (1st Allotted Day) (29 Jan 2008) has video

Jim Murphy: ...tackling the threats, of globalisation. On Second Reading, I spoke of the opportunities of globalisation, but, as hon. Members have mentioned, there is also a darker side of globalisation: crime, terrorism, human trafficking, drug smuggling and fraud. The list goes on, and hon. Members have referred to it. Although citizens can reap the benefits of globalisation, terrorists and organised...

Orders of the Day: European Union (Amendment) Bill (21 Jan 2008) has video

Jim Murphy: ...have influence, but we would be throwing away the added clout of the opportunity to speak with one voice across the EU. We would also be less safe. The EU's work in fighting international crime and terrorism makes Britain's citizens safer. Safety standards in our workplaces, on our roads and for imported goods are also important innovations and reforms that strengthen the UK. It is also...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Foreign Policy (12 Dec 2007)

Jim Murphy: ..., Lebanon, Liberia, Moldova, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Former Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe. Thematic areas covered by common positions include non-proliferation, counter terrorism, conflict prevention in Africa and the international criminal court. EU common positions are decided by the member states in the Council by unanimity. The UK will only agree to a...

Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: European Affairs (11 Dec 2007) has video

Jim Murphy: ...changes in Russia with the collapse of communism, but the trends that my hon. Friend mentioned are worrying, especially when one considers how important Russia is on issues of energy, international terrorism and non-proliferation. It is significant that we should do as much as we can in our relationship with Russia through the European Union, because 27 voices—albeit with different...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (6 Dec 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...for supporting our EU neighbours in implementing their political and economic reforms, and as a means of tackling common challenges such as economic integration, energy and climate change, terrorism and extremism, migration, and good governance, to the benefit of all member states. Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) The Council will discuss the regulation implementing Economic...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Turkey: Foreign Relations (29 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...together into one high-level bilateral document the breadth of co-operation across the two Governments on a wide range of issues including climate change, trade, security, EU membership and counter-terrorism. It includes a section reiterating long-standing commitments to bring the Turkish Cypriot community closer to Europe.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (27 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...presidency presented the draft agenda for the European Council. The draft agenda calls for discussion of a range of issues, including migration, police and judicial cooperation, the fight against terrorism, the Lisbon strategy for jobs and growth, climate change, sustainable development, maritime policy and external issues. There will be a fuller discussion at the 10 December GAERC....

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Wilton Park (20 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...2007:- my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Kim Howells; my noble Friend the right hon. Baroness Amos; my right hon. Friend the Minister for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing, Tony McNulty, and my noble Friend the Minister for Africa, Asia and the UN, the right hon. Lord Malloch-Brown. The following private sponsors provided support for...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Slovenia: EU Presidency (14 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...Lenarcic. The UK looks forward to working with the Slovenian presidency in 2008 to help deliver the issues that matter to Europe's citizens: growth and jobs, tackling climate change and fighting terrorism.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Visit of Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey (7 Nov 2007)

Jim Murphy: ...across the two Governments on a wide range of issues. These include work to further Turkey's EU accession process; improve our co-operation on global security (in particular the fight against terrorism, weapons proliferation, and organised crime); promote regional stability; deepen the defence relationship; tackle climate change and co-operate on developing secure energy supplies; increase...