Results 1-20 of 24 for terrorism speaker:John Prescott

Oil Depot Explosion (Hemel Hempstead) (12 Dec 2005)

John Prescott: ...to all the emergency and other services involved and it is also a testament to the benefit of effective emergency planning. In the world in which we now live—with increased risks of both terrorism and accidents—multi-agency, cross-government contingency planning is vital. Day in, day out, this type of preparation takes place behind the scenes and away from the glare of the...

Spending Review: ODPM Settlement (13 Jul 2004)

Mr John Prescott: ...for local authorities, which they have been requesting for a good period of time. We will also pilot local area agreements to simplify the central Government funding streams going into those areas. The House will also be aware of the concern that we should recognise and deal with the new threat from terrorism. The spending review will allow us to continue investing in the modernisation of...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (24 Mar 2004)

Mr John Prescott: ...card system, and we shall be doing that in stages. We shall also give the House every opportunity to vote on the issue. It is clear that ID cards can play a part in our campaign against the acts of terrorism that we must act against.

Local Government, Environment and Transport (1 Dec 2003)

Mr John Prescott: ...—the very infrastructure that creates sustainable communities—and the fire and rescue services Bill will improve our security by enabling the service to respond to the threat from terrorism. Over the past 25 years the role of the fire and rescue service has changed fundamentally. That role will continue to change in the future, in particular in response to the new threat from...

Local Government, Environment and Transport (1 Dec 2003)

Mr John Prescott: The hon. Lady will be aware that one has to take a regional approach to the process of change and meeting new demands, particularly the threat of terrorism, and the fire authorities and the police are already doing so. We propose certain legislative changes to meet those new demands. I agree that a certain amount of confusion may be caused while the debate is ongoing, but change is certainly...

Fire White Paper (30 Jun 2003)

Mr John Prescott: ...instance, we will continue to review the building regulations, rationalise existing legislation and increase our investment in community fire safety, arson reduction measures and measures to combat terrorism. We will also make changes so that fire authorities will ensure a better allocation of resources on the basis of risk. The risk-based approach means that more emergency cover will be...

Fire Dispute (20 Mar 2003)

Mr John Prescott: ...a pay settlement. Now that the FBU conference has overturned its executive, I have concluded that the time has come for legislation, particularly given the conflict in the Gulf and the heightened threat of terrorism. I am therefore giving notice today that I will introduce and publish a new two-clause Fire Services Bill tomorrow. The Bill will give me the power to impose terms and...

Fire Dispute (20 Mar 2003)

Mr John Prescott: ...groups—have said unofficially that they will not co-operate with new dimension training. We made it clear to the union that that is unacceptable because the training relates to measures on terrorism. Such incidents are isolated, but they are unacceptable. The right hon. Gentleman asked which Minister is currently in charge of safety matters. As he knows, my right hon. Friend the Home...

Firefighters' Dispute (20 Jan 2003)

Mr John Prescott: ...persist in their programme of industrial action, the Government will fully discharge their own responsibilities. Our primary responsibility, especially at a time of heightened public concern about terrorism, is to do everything possible to provide the public with the highest level of protection. We have robust and tested contingency plans to provide that emergency cover. We have built on...

Fire Dispute (26 Nov 2002)

Mr John Prescott: ...importance of partnership in the delivery of best value; and lastly, the broadening range of the fire service's work in response to emergencies other than fire, including the new threats posed by terrorism. The position paper published by the Bain review on 11 November set out the considerations on pay and conditions that were needed to deliver this vision of a modernised fire service....

Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister: World Summit (22 May 2002)

Mr John Prescott: ..., and the world summit on sustainable development is about trying to get the same commitment to helping poorer nations and those who suffer great degradation and poverty as we gave to combating terrorism after 11 September.

Written Answers — Deputy Prime Minister: Ministerial Visits (14 Jan 2002)

Mr John Prescott: ..., Malaysia and Vietnam as a guest of their Governments and met their Prime Ministers, other Ministers and businessmen. I discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the global alliance against terrorism; the World Summit on Sustainable Development; and trade and other bilateral issues.

Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister: Global Poverty (9 Jan 2002)

Mr John Prescott: ...on from the Rio conference, but about how we deal with poverty. Frankly, if we gave as much priority and commitment to dealing with poverty and prosperity as we have rightly given to combating terrorism, the world would be a better place.

Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister: Global Poverty (9 Jan 2002)

Mr John Prescott: ...the Chancellor will be closely involved in efforts to marshal such support in a new trust fund, which he suggested, so that we can make dealing with poverty a priority, as we have done in respect of terrorism.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (31 Oct 2001)

Mr John Prescott: ...and is now in Saudi Arabia. His visit to the middle east emphasises the enormous importance that the Government attach to building the widest possible coalition against the scourge of international terrorism. It also re-emphasises the Government's total determination to do all that we can to reinvigorate the middle east peace process. My right hon. Friend has been tireless in his efforts...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (31 Oct 2001)

Mr John Prescott: My hon. Friend will recall that we took action last year in the Terrorism Act 2000 to deal with some of these problems. When there has been a breach of law in this country—one can think of a number of areas where that may be possible if such activities can be proven to have occurred—action will be taken by the appropriate authorities.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (13 Dec 2000)

Mr John Prescott: Everyone in the House will be concerned at the acts of terrorism carried out by the Tamil groups, and we offer our sympathy to all who have suffered the consequences. I can say on behalf of the Government and the whole House that we condemn any such terrorism.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (24 Mar 1999)

Mr John Prescott: ...yesterday that NATO is united and stands ready to take military action if Milosevic does not change his position and the repression continues. If, in those circumstances, he does not stop creating terror among the people in Kosovo—whole villages continue to be burnt no fewer than 25,000 people have been displaced in the four days since the peace talks broke down—President...

Aviation and Maritime Security Bill (10 Jan 1990)

Mr John Prescott: ...be interrupted at 7 o'clock for private business. The House will welcome the Bill, which attempts to improve security for shipping and aviation and to make it more difficult for cowardly acts of terrorism to occur or for bombs to be planted on aircraft and planes—devices like those which have already killed hundreds of innocent passengers. For that reason, my hon. Friends and I...

Aviation and Maritime Security Bill (10 Jan 1990)

Mr John Prescott: ...of terrorist activities but for the weighing of lorries at ports. The present proposals will mean that the port state issue will be weakened. Fewer inspections will not only increase the risk of terrorism but reduce safety. It will be interesting to see what action the Government take. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman should address his remarks to the Secretary of State, and I join him in asking...