Results 1-20 of 68 for terrorism speaker:Douglas Alexander

Written Answers — International Development: Palestinians: Overseas Aid (28 Jan 2009)

Douglas Alexander: ...8212; 20,000,000 Funding to pay Private sector arrears owed by the PA — — 3,000,000 Public administration and Civil Service reform 1,365,093 1,720,739 794,279 Capacity building on Anti Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Funding — 8,405 9,695 Unification of Palestinian legislation — 15,200 — Preparation work for Palestinian Recovery...

Orders of the Day: Home Affairs and Transport (23 Nov 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...I welcome her interest in the draft road transport Bill. At first glance, transport and home affairs might appear to be curious bedfellows for the debate on the Gracious Address, but the threat of terrorism, which has featured prominently in today's debate, is serious and ongoing, and it affects us all. Nowhere is that more apparent than in relation to transport. The transport system has...

Written Ministerial Statements — Transport: Airport Policing (20 Jul 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...agenda. Although this review has not focused on aviation security measures it is concerned with a key element in the wider protection of our airports against a range of threats including from terrorism and serious and organised crime. Given these considerations, it is naturally not a report for public circulation. I intend to make a further statement in due course.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Turkey (2 May 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...adoption of structural reforms and a new penal code. There have been concerns raised about provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure which effectively prevents lawyers accused or convicted of terrorism offences from representing others accused of terrorist crimes. We, along with the European Commission, will continue to monitor the effect of the new legislation, including with regards...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Eta (29 Mar 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...welcome the announcement of a permanent cease-fire by ETA, which took effect on 24 March. We hope to see the commitments made in ETA's statement delivered and hope that ETA has turned its back on terrorism for good. All internal decisions about talks are entirely a matter for the parties on the ground. However, the Spanish government is aware of the UK's full support and that we stand...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (27 Mar 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...EU-Iran relations. The Council adopted conclusions expressing concern at Iran's continuing failure to co-operate fully with IAEA while also underlining other areas of long-standing concern such as terrorism, Iran's approach to the Middle East Peace Process and respect for human rights. The conclusions also welcomed the recent release of Akbar Ganji, condemned his detention and treatment...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: EU Constitution (7 Feb 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...are taking, whether on the issue of a common energy policy, on jobs and growth, where we continue to push the better regulation agenda, or indeed on the wide range of other issues, such as counter-terrorism measures, which it is necessary to look at not solely from the point of view of one nation state but in light of how we can work together effectively in partnership with other European...

Iran (Nuclear Programme) (1 Feb 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ..., to which several hon. Members referred, and its failure to take steps that would give us confidence about its nuclear intentions, but also its policy towards Israel and Iraq, its attitude towards terrorism and its human rights record. I echo some of the sentiments that have been expressed. We have all been appalled by the comments of President Ahmadinejad, his denial of the holocaust and...

Prospects for the EU in 2006 (31 Jan 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...agreed, with European support, to begin UN talks on long-term action to address climate change and launch a process for agreeing targets beyond 2012. We had always planned to ensure that counter-terrorism efforts would be a feature of our presidency. Those efforts inevitably gained far wider currency after the tragic events of 7 July here in London. During our presidency, the EU endorsed...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Yugoslavia (30 Jan 2006)

Douglas Alexander: Our risk assessments—including those in the former Yugoslavia—are informed by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). JTAC analyses all intelligence relating to international terrorism, and produces threat assessments for Government Departments and agencies. It is Government policy not to comment on specific risk assessments and threat levels for security reasons: such...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Bosnia (26 Jan 2006)

Douglas Alexander: ...general terms with Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Member Tihic at the Srebenica commemoration on 11 July 2005. UK authorities are in regular contact with their Bosnian counterparts on counter-terrorism matters.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: EU Presidency (20 Dec 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...negotiations with Turkey and Croatia on 3 October 2005. Last month we achieved significant reform of the EU sugar regime. And we continue to work on a range of issues from the fight against terrorism to the future financing of the EU.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: EU Presidency (14 Dec 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...accession negotiations with Turkey and Croatia on 3 October. Last month, we achieved significant reform of the EU sugar regime and we continue to work on a range of issues from the fight against terrorism to the future financing of the EU. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and I are, of course, in regular contact with our EU counterparts on the whole range of European and...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Russia (14 Dec 2005)

Douglas Alexander: The Bill is described as a measure against extremism, terrorism and crime and would give Russian authorities greater control over non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Our concern is that the draft law as it stands may lead to further restrictions on civil society in Russia and could open the way to excessive official obstruction of the work of NGOs, including international organisations,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Russia (12 Dec 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...the May 2005 EU-Russia Summit formalised the EU-Russia dialogue in new areas not covered in the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement, in particular on external security issues including counter terrorism. Progress on these areas was welcomed at the UK-hosted EU-Russia Summit in October. The EU and Russia are examining in more detail the implementation of the Partnership and Co-operation...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: European Union (29 Nov 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...negotiations with Turkey and Croatia on 3 October. Only last week we achieved significant reform of the EU sugar regime. And we continue to work on a range of issues from the fight against terrorism to the future financing of the EU.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: EU Presidency (17 Nov 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...plan, development in Africa, sugar reform and the historic decision to open accession negotiations with Turkey and Croatia ( Official Report, column 721W). Other areas of progress include Counter-terrorism, where we have secured renewed commitment of member states and European Union (EU) institutions to prioritise collective EU action on counter-terrorism, in the wake of the London...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: UK Presidency: General Affairs and External Relations Council (11 Nov 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...'s reported remarks calling for Israel to be wiped from the map. They agreed that recent developments had been discouraging in the EU's main areas of concern, including Iran's approach to WMD and terrorism, the human rights situation, and Iran's policies towards the Middle East Peace Process and regional issues. They noted the importance of the EU/Iran Comprehensive Dialogue, and urged...

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (3 Nov 2005)

Douglas Alexander: ...on how the EU should take forward its relationship with Iran taking into account developments in the EU's areas of concern (including Iran's nuclear programme, human rights record, approach towards terrorism, and opposition to the Middle East Peace Process). The Council will also discuss the remarks made by President Mahmud Ahmadinejad calling for "Israel to be wiped from the map." Council...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: European Security (26 Oct 2005)

Douglas Alexander: Implementation of the EU's Counter-Terrorism Action Plan is a priority for the UK Presidency. The terrorist attacks in London on 7 July underlined the importance of this work. At the extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council called by the UK Presidency on 13 July, member states renewed their commitment to fighting terrorism and agreed to bring forward deadlines in the Action Plan. As a...