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Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs and External Relations Council (3 Nov 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...elections; committed to redeploying the EOM to observe the second round; expressed concern about the security situation in Pakistan, while supporting the Government in their fight against terrorism; set out the main aspects of the EU action plan; and called for implementation of the plan without delay. Middle East Peace Process The presidency and High Representative Solana introduced a...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Libya: Foreign Relations (12 Oct 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...May 2007 and agreed to co-operate with Libya in the fields of education and culture, archaeology, health, judicial co-operation and training, economic and financial development, defence, counter terrorism, police co-operation and training, tourism, travel visas, migration, development and the environment in Africa. In addition we also cooperate with Libya on Migration, Human Rights,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Libya: Offical Visits (9 Sep 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...Service, Musa Kusa. During my hon. Friend's visit discussions focused on a range of issues including the stalled investigation into WPC Fletcher's murder, regional security matters, counter terrorism co-operation, the African Union (AU), consular matters, visa arrangements and commercial contracts currently under negotiation. My noble Friend, the then Minister for Africa, Asia and the UN,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Locate System (14 Jul 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...literature has encouraged British travellers to use Locate. We have also used Locate successfully as part of our response to recent crises, most notably during the Sichuan earthquake and the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. An audit of Locate in March 2009 showed that many expatriate Britons around the world are registering with Locate and that our embassy staff are trained and ready to use...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Responsibilities (7 Jul 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...for Security and Cooperation in Europe and Council of Europe FCO finance Chris Bryant's business in the Lords (except Public Diplomacy) Ivan Lewis MP: Minister of State Middle East Counter Terrorism Counter Proliferation South East Asia and Far East North America Middle East and North Africa Drugs and International Crime Migration North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Leads on Lord...

[Mr. Eric Illsley in the Chair] — European Commission Annual Policy Strategy (2 Jul 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...'s strengths that add value around the world. Finally, it is a priority and a necessity for the Government to enhance security. There are many threats to people's security, such as international terrorism, antisocial behaviour and everything in between. Obviously, some key elements of those issues can be solved only at local level, let alone at national level. However, greater co-operation...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Austria: Anti-Semitism (10 Jun 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...and we will continue to monitor anti-Semitism in Austria. The Government condemn anti-Semitism whenever and wherever it occurs. Austria's Federal Agency for State Protection and Counter Terrorism (BVT) monitors the occurrence of anti-Semitic incidents in Austria. The most recent figures available on anti-Semitic incidents in Austria are from the BVT's 2008 report. These show that in 2007...

Written Answers — Leader of the House: Legislative Process (10 Feb 2009)

Chris Bryant: ...0.39 11 October 2005 Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill 0.21 17 October 2005 Transport (Wales) Bill 1.27 18 October 2005 Identity Cards Bill(1) 1.01 10 November 2005 Terrorism Bill 4.00 14 November 2005 Violent Crime Reduction Bill 0.45 16 November 2005 Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill(1) 0.47 24 November 2005 European Union...

Orders of the Day — Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill: Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism (10 Jul 2007) has video

Chris Bryant: ...Parliament regularly to assist the Government in that process of review, because there are important issues that we are in effect deciding on behalf of the nation when it comes to how we address terrorism. Once an organisation is proscribed, in theory its status might never be reviewed again, which would be inappropriate. I want to refer to some comments that have been made by other...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (19 Apr 2006)

Chris Bryant: ...Minister see a way forward so that we can ensure that poverty is tackled in the Palestinian Authority and that civil society is built up, but make it clear that we do not support those who support terrorism?

Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill — [2nd Allotted Day ]: Clause 5 — Preparation of Terrorist Acts (3 Nov 2005)

Chris Bryant: ...I wonder whether the problem lies in the last "his" in subsection (1). Whose intention are we talking about? If the clause referred to the intention of the person who was going to commit the act of terrorism himself, that would be different from the intention of the person who was merely assisting.

Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill — [1st Allotted Day]: Clause 1 — Encouragement of Terrorism (2 Nov 2005)

Chris Bryant: ...is worded to contain three lock-ins that have to go together. First, there has to be "direct or indirect encouragement or other inducement to the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism". Then there has to be glorification, as well as the emulation element. The three things go together. Glorification is not a separate offence in itself.

Orders of the Day — Terrorism Bill (26 Oct 2005)

Chris Bryant: I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving way because I am sure that many people in the House would like to know precisely how he hopes to amend that clause. While everyone says that terrorism has not changed through the ages, in many ways it has. As one who was thrown out of Pinochet's Chile in 1986—incidentally, his Government were supported at the time by the right hon....

UK Relations With Iran (11 Oct 2005)

Chris Bryant: ...on human rights, if necessary in strong terms. Otherwise, young people in Iran will continue to be killed. Young women will continue to be executed and young men will continue to live in terror. Engagement with Iran cannot mean ignoring human rights abuses.

Future European Union Finances (7 Mar 2005)

Mr Chris Bryant: ...protest, but there has been remarkably little progress. Many nations regard the Maghreb countries as our neighbours, who need close attention if they are not to become asylum, immigration and terrorism problems for us.

Oral Answers to Questions — International Development: UN Reform (2 Feb 2005)

Mr Chris Bryant: The panel's excellent report makes the point that poverty and infectious diseases pose just as much of a threat to international security as serious crime and terrorism. It also makes the point that there is not enough co-ordination of international development around the world and that the UN still has some way to go to ensure that co-ordination is always effective. How do the Government...

European Constitution (9 Sep 2004)

Mr Chris Bryant: ...into which Europe tried to fit itself; indeed, many of those who once fell under the shadow of communism have now entered the European Union. We must take seriously the rising tide of international terrorism, but we can do so only if we co-operate more fully. It is clear that countries that opposed the war in Iraq, such as France, and countries that supported it, such as Spain, are equally...

UK Olympic Bid (2012) (30 Mar 2004)

Mr Chris Bryant: ...Committee went to Athens, and we noted significant issues that we need to bear in mind, including security. The atrocious events in Madrid a couple of weeks ago mean that we are bearing international terrorism in mind, but it is not only now that that will be the case. I suspect that the Olympics will face the problems of international terrorism this time round, next time round and...

House of Lords Reform (4 Feb 2003)

Mr Chris Bryant: ...to a new generation. The present House of Lords is fundamentally reactionary. On many issues, the House of Lords has chosen to disagree with the House of Commons. For example, during debates on anti-terrorism legislation a year ago, I believed that we should have a law to prevent religious discrimination. However, the Lords ensured that that did not become law, and I think that they were...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Military Communications (29 Apr 2002)

Mr Chris Bryant: What steps he has taken to improve military communications since engaging in operations to combat global international terrorism.