Results 1-20 of 27 for terrorism speaker:Richard Spring

[Mr. Martin Caton in the Chair] — Middle East (24 Jun 2009)

Richard Spring: ...countering radicalisation. It is worth noting that the aim of what was, from every possible viewpoint, an important visit was to represent the Syrian model of moderate Islam, which combats terrorism and rejects extremism. The visit resulted in an offer to send a group of Muslim scholars to lecture at the Islamic centres in the United Kingdom on moderate Islam as practised in Syria. The...

Orders of the Day: Foreign Affairs and Defence (12 Nov 2007)

Richard Spring: ...had conditions imposed on it by the United States that make it difficult for any such dialogue to proceed—namely, the cessation of any kind of nuclear enrichment and ceasing to sponsor state terrorism. The simple reality is that no Iranian politician, however moderate, would accept such conditions, so any dialogue that is to work must be based on a different sort of premise. The grim...

Point of Order: Iraq and the wider Middle East (24 Jan 2007)

Richard Spring: ...was quite successful for the US in the cold war, although what happened in Cuba suggests otherwise. Unfortunately, that very black-and-white approach to the middle east has infected British thinking. Terrorism is the scourge of our age: it destroys human life and pays no regard to civilians, but no terrorist group can compete with military powers. The ideological and religious terrorist...

Written Answers — Home Department: Terrorism (24 Jul 2006)

Richard Spring: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people (a) arrested, (b) charged and (c) convicted under the Terrorism Act 2000 were from (i) Suffolk and (ii) the East of England.

FCO Travel Advice (1 Apr 2004)

Mr Richard Spring: ...on a new meaning and a new importance. Advice must not be ambiguous, but it is equally important for it not to be so blunt as to cause unwarranted panic. We must not allow the destructive forces of terrorism an easy victory. After all, it is their aim to cause panic and instil fear, and disrupt the normal patterns of life. I am aware of the sheer volume of information that our intelligence...

China (25 Mar 2004)

Mr Richard Spring: ...way that minimises friction and maximises the potential for dialogue. Of late, China has adopted a far more outward-looking approach internationally. She was a strong supporter of the fight against terrorism after 9/11 and has become increasingly engaged internationally through organisations such as the UN Security Council, the WTO and the Association of South East Asian Nations. Her...

Russia (Human Rights) (10 Mar 2004)

Mr Richard Spring: ...from an organisation that has an outstanding record in fighting for human rights and democracy in many parts of the world. There is much to cause concern about Chechnya, including the horror of terrorism arising from the situation there, which has struck people in Moscow. Terrorism anywhere in the world is to be condemned, and the slaughter of innocent people in Moscow has been truly...

Defence Policy (27 Oct 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...when he speaks on military matters. He talked about new structures at a time of reduced spending, and what he said was absolutely right. He also mentioned the changed threat—the threat of terrorism—and the need for homeland defence. Those points are very pertinent at this time. I agree with the hon. Member for Portsmouth, South (Mr. Hancock), who also highlighted the need for...

Zimbabwe (15 Jul 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...which he has brought the matter to the House's attention this morning. I also very much welcome the establishment of the all-party Zimbabwe group. As we have heard, Zimbabwe remains in the grip of terror. It is locked in a horrifying downward spiral. Zimbabweans suffer unparalleled economic hardship and brutality, which has come about directly because of the Mugabe regime. When farm...

Chechnya (18 Jun 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...the theft or misuse of more than $33 million in the past two years. The territorial integrity of the Russian Federation and the right of the Russian Government to defend their citizens against terrorism are, of course, vital and understood. Historically, Russia has always been extremely sensitive about its territorial integrity, but ultimately the conflict in Chechnya cannot be resolved by...

Estimates Day — [2nd Allotted Day] — Supplementary Estimates, 2002–2003 — Foreign and Commonwealth Office — War Against Terrorism (11 Mar 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...of the Foreign Affairs Committee. They have produced an impressive document, which we debate at a crucial and tense time. In some ways the report's title, "Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism", does not do justice to the wide range of issues covered by the Committee; but we should recognise that the issues of global terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan and the middle east peace...

Estimates Day — [2nd Allotted Day] — Supplementary Estimates, 2002–2003 — Foreign and Commonwealth Office — War Against Terrorism (11 Mar 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: My point is that there is already evidence of the Iraqis' supporting terrorist groups. The possibility of a marriage at some time is entirely likely given the desire of organisations such as al-Qaeda to obtain these weapons, and their wealth. I suggest that the hon. Gentleman read a speech made in the other place by Lady Nicholson about the horrific attacks on Iraqis—particularly Marsh...

Estimates Day — [2nd Allotted Day] — Supplementary Estimates, 2002–2003 — Foreign and Commonwealth Office — War Against Terrorism (11 Mar 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...had a welcome opportunity to discuss the issue in the House last week. The importance of engaging public opinion, both here and in the middle east is vital to the future success of the war against terrorism, and equally vital to our own democratic process. Parliament has continued to be kept informed, and that is to be commended. Great efforts are necessary to communicate with the public...

Bali Bombings (3 Mar 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...have known demonstrates that, although we share intelligence, we must also be willing to re-examine whether it is shared in the most efficient and effective way. Post the cold war, the threat of terrorism—the unseen enemy—poses many challenges, not least in our society, as between protecting citizens from attack and protecting their civil rights. Each and every democratic...

Bali Bombings (3 Mar 2003)

Mr Richard Spring: ...of the report notes that in the period in question 150 reports which related to terrorist activity were received each day, and that represents a problem for analysis. The development of the counter-terrorism analysis centre is welcome, and hopefully it is providing a focal point for the co-ordination of intelligence that can be fed into the decision-making process. I am sure that in his...

International Terrorism (Indonesia) (23 Oct 2002)

Mr Richard Spring: ...million out of 220 million people. Many experts acknowledge that the most important factor in the economic recovery that is crucial for Indonesia is for the country to put its own house in order on terrorism. Without that, vital external investors will stay away. It is becoming something of an unvirtuous circle. Jusuf Wanandi of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies has said...

European Affairs (18 Jun 2002)

Mr Richard Spring: ...have to be a remarkable man—or woman—because we have seen how hard it has been for Europe to find a single voice on foreign policy in any formalised sense, whether on the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, or on the middle east. Of course it is important, from time to time, to coalesce with a joint viewpoint and approach, but that is quite different. Above all, this British...

China (18 Jun 2002)

Mr Richard Spring: ...Since 11 September, we have seen new-found fluidity and changing relationships bring China into the fold of key world players. That is extremely important. We value China's support for the war on terror and its willingness to work with the west in that respect. We must all work together to face such challenges, and as China continues to emerge as an economic power, its political...

UK-Japan Relations (11 Apr 2002)

Mr Richard Spring: ...global security. It would be advantageous to have that Anglo-Japanese partnership enhanced on a global level. Together we must deal with common threats to world stability. In the war against terrorism, we welcome the fact that Japan has contributed an aircraft carrier and given her full support in so many ways. East Timor has long been an area of conflict and it is to be hoped that Japan...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: North Korea (12 Mar 2002)

Mr Richard Spring: ...in success and given North Korea's substantial military capability, including, we believe, the possession of weapons of mass destruction, will the Under-Secretary urgently press for a specific anti-terrorism agreement between the two countries, which has been requested by the South Koreans? That is at least one way of moving towards creating a sense of peace and stability in the region.