Results 1-11 of 11 for terrorism speaker:Ann Winterton

Oral Answers to Questions — Innovation, Universities and Skills: Political Extremism (26 Jun 2008) has video

Ann Winterton: I thank the Secretary of State for that answer. University staff have rightly been urged by the Government to challenge groups that promote terrorism on campuses. As a result, some universities and student unions have banned all political guest speakers. Dealing with that thorny issue prompts the question: where does legitimate free speech end and dangerous extremism begin?

Counter-Insurgency (Iraq/Afghanistan) (10 Jun 2008)

Ann Winterton: ...us now is far more subtle and difficult to counter. The enemy is within and around us, and we cannot always differentiate between friend and foe. As the Paras have tragically experienced recently, terrorism is the greatest evil and we have to be better prepared to defeat it, not least because the United Kingdom needs a stable world for trade, which is the lifeblood of our economic...

UK Armed Forces (Operational Direction) (1 May 2007)

Ann Winterton: ...soon after Thursday's debate in the House on defence in the United Kingdom. That is, however, extremely convenient, because it enables me to enlarge on what I have said previously about the war on terror and how the UK is dealing with insurgency. We should not doubt that our troops are engaged in two of the most difficult and deadly wars against ruthless enemies. We all regret the loss of...

Point of Order: Defence in the UK (26 Apr 2007)

Ann Winterton: ...threaten, directly or indirectly, our nation and its interests. It would seem that the present counter-insurgency challenges facing our troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan—part of the war on terrorism—have not been accurately predicted by the military or by politicians. The Home Secretary recently talked about splitting the responsibilities of the Home Office to improve...

Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Devolved Government (13 Jul 2005)

Ann Winterton: ...the future Government of Northern Ireland for those who have abused our democracy by the bullet and the bomb? Does the Secretary of State agree that no progress can be made until the structures of terrorism, such as the IRA, are dismantled? Without such action, as the hon. Member for Wirral, South (Ben Chapman) has just said, there can be no trust in a peaceful future for Northern Ireland.

Infantry (16 Nov 2004)

Ann Winterton: ...have been in power for seven years and they can do more or less what they like. Frankly, the situation in the world has changed during those seven years and we are now having to deal with terrorism. As I am intervening, will he also confirm whether the future Army structure will be based on the future rapid effect system?

Infantry (16 Nov 2004)

Ann Winterton: ...they need such troops, and not just death-or-glory boys or those sitting 20 miles behind a supposed conventional front line surrounded by technology. The whole nation knows that the fight against terrorism and tyranny rests with the infantry, which is 24 per cent. of the trained strength of the Army. The Prime Minister has pledged 12,500 troops to the European defence force, and 35 per...

Northern Cyprus (26 May 2004)

Ann Winterton: ..., and Turkey and Greece now have a mature relationship with each other. It is unrealistic to regard Cyprus as a threat to international peace. Turkish Cypriots are as determined as anyone to fight terrorism, drugs and organised crime, and are already co-operating fully with the international law enforcement agencies. The only reason why extradition is not possible is that other countries...

Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Assembly Elections (14 Jan 2004)

Mrs Ann Winterton: Is it not true that people in Northern Ireland are tired of concessions to terrorism and expect the Government to stand up for the law-abiding majority who have voted accordingly when even the rigged voting system did not deliver the result that the Government wanted?

Prayers: Northern Ireland (21 Jan 1994)

Mrs Ann Winterton: ...only one way for peaceful change in Northern Ireland—to defeat the terrorists on their own terms. We in the House cannot abandon the people of Northern Ireland to the fate of being ruled by terrorism, any more than we can abandon any other part of the United Kingdom. We must take the opposite course and fully incorporate Northern Ireland within the Union as soon as possible. Only...

Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Military Conflict (30 Jan 1992)

Mrs Ann Winterton: ...way, without their hands being tied behind their backs for political reasons? Does he further agree that people in the Province deserve equally high standards of security and protection from terrorism as those who live on the mainland?