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Defence Procurement (16 Jun 2004)

Mr John Robertson: ...threat to the UK—the end of the single, overwhelming threat from the Warsaw pact and the rise of less predictable, and unstable, threats from failed states, rogue regimes and international terrorism and crime. Sceptics say that where a global projection is required, destroyers such as Type 45s are of use for little more than as venues for cocktail parties. However, that does not...

Hoax Calls (12 Feb 2003)

Mr John Robertson: ...was sentenced to 240 hours community service. In another case, a 17-year-old was given a custodial sentence of one year after making a hoax bomb threat. The 17-year-old was prosecuted under the anti-terrorism legislation because of the category of his offence, whereas the 18-year-old, who I would suggest had committed the greater misdeed, was prosecuted under the telecommunications...

Defence Policy (Scotland) (1 May 2002)

Mr John Robertson: Does my hon. Friend agree that withdrawal from NATO would leave not only Scotland but Britain in an intolerable position? It would do nothing for the world's fight against terrorism.

Orders of the Day — Proceeds of Crime Bill — [2nd Allotted Day]: New Clause 6 — Enactment (27 Feb 2002)

Mr John Robertson: ...speech. What happened in his Province today is an example of why we need to tackle the proceeds of crime. The people of Northern Ireland know full well what happens with such proceeds in terms of terrorism and intimidation, and I should like to thank him personally for his contribution. In giving my own thoughts and feelings, I shall keep my remarks as short as possible. The Bill is a...