Results 1-20 of 23 for terrorism speaker:Meg Munn

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism: Victim Support Schemes (7 Jul 2008)

Meg Munn: ...of financial assistance by our posts within the Aftercare Plan. Reviewing individual case records to determine this information would incur disproportionate cost. Given the indiscriminate nature of terrorism, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office cannot determine in advance when, or how many people might be affected, or what level of support might be required following a terrorist event. For...

Orders of the Day: European Union (Audit of Benefits and Costs of UK Membership) Bill (20 Jun 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...little about national security and defence, to which the Bill refers. European Union co-operation is also vital in the field of justice and home affairs: working with EU partners on issues such as terrorism, illegal migration and organised crime provides a real opportunity to improve the security of UK citizens.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Exceptional Assistance Measures for Victims of Terrorist Incidents Overseas (2 Jun 2008)

Meg Munn: ...assistance for British victims of terrorist incidents and their families. This assistance, known as the Aftercare Plan, recognised that in many cases travel insurance explicitly excluded acts of terrorism from cover. The plan provided support to victims of terrorist attacks overseas and family members in the exceptional circumstances where travel insurance was not available to meet support...

Strategic Framework (FCO) (20 May 2008)

Meg Munn: ...co-operation with the UK Border Agency. To help to focus the Department's policy efforts, the new strategic framework identified four policy goals where we can make the most difference: countering terrorism and proliferation, preventing and resolving conflict, promoting a low-carbon, high-growth global economy and developing effective international institutions, especially the UN and EU....

[Mrs. Joan Humble in the Chair] — Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (29 Apr 2008)

Meg Munn: ...debate is Zimbabwe and the application of sanctions, but hon. Members rightly and inevitably referred also to the current situation—a subject that preoccupies us all. The concerns about the terror there and the pressure that is being exerted were mentioned by a number of hon. Members, but particularly by my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley, East and Mexborough (Jeff Ennis). I...

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...had discussions on trade and education, with the Prime Minister highlighting a development assistance package of £825 million. There was also a focus on achieving the millennium development goals, counter-terrorism and climate change. I am sorry that during my brief break from the Front Bench I missed most of the speech by the hon. Member for Mole Valley, but I will certainly read it...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Ecuador: Foreign Relations (11 Mar 2008)

Meg Munn: ...positively together to eradicate the activity and influence of illegal terrorist groups, including the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, while ensuring that measures taken by states to combat terrorism are legal, proportionate and justifiable.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Vietnam: UN Security Council (27 Feb 2008)

Meg Munn: ...by Vice-Minister Le Van Bang, visited the UK on 29- 30 November 2007. The Vice-Minister had meetings with me and Whitehall officials on various issues before the Council, including Burma, counter-terrorism and counter-proliferation.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Ethiopia: Terrorism (19 Feb 2008)

Meg Munn: ...arise and we are satisfied that human rights concerns are being met, we remain interested in assisting Ethiopia to develop its internal security infrastructure in order to tackle international terrorism.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Public Finance (24 Jan 2008)

Meg Munn: ...statement made by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary on 23 January 2008, Official Report, columns 52-53 WS. £ million (near-cash) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Counter Terrorism/Counter Proliferation 35.30 41.00 56.00 Low Carbon/High Growth Economy 13.70 19.70 24.70 Strong International System 9.35 9.35 9.35 Conflict Prevention and Resolution...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Manpower (15 Jan 2008)

Meg Munn: ...staff against this figure. As my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary told the House on 8 January, Official Report, column 150, the FCO will be focusing its future policy work on countering terrorism and weapons proliferation; promoting a low carbon high growth local economy; preventing and resolving conflict; and developing effective international institutions. It is not possible to...

Office of Foreign Assets Control List (25 Oct 2007) has video

Meg Munn: ...relation to the right hon. Lady's constituent, I am sure that she agrees that it is important that the Government are able to track the international flow of money as an essential tool in combating terrorism and international crime. I understand that the right hon. Lady's concerns relate to something that appears to have happened solely in the UK, but there are a number of questions to...

[Mr. Christopher Chope in the Chair] — Human Rights (11 Oct 2007)

Meg Munn: ...are integral to our foreign policy and dealings with other countries. We have continued to embed human rights more explicitly in our approach to all our international priorities, including counter-terrorism and conflict prevention and resolution. The content and format of the next annual report on human rights should help to make that clear. I refer Members to our response. In paragraph 4,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia (8 Oct 2007)

Meg Munn: .... The bilateral relationship between the UK and Indonesia is good, with strong political links. We work closely with the Indonesian Government on key areas of shared concern including counter terrorism, climate change and inter-faith.

Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Travel Advice (26 Jul 2007)

Meg Munn: ...improve the language we use to explain the nature of the terrorist threat. The principles of FCO Travel Advice, as agreed in the 2004 Review (Command Paper 6158), in relation to the threat from terrorism, remain unchanged. It will continue to draw on intelligence assessments, open source and media reporting, the local knowledge of our overseas posts and their diplomatic reporting. We are...

[Miss Anne Begg in the Chair] — Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (24 Jul 2007)

Meg Munn: ...North Korea in their efforts to muddy the water and to turn the blame for their own nuclear intransigence back on us. I shall deal with the point that the hon. Member for Castle Point made about terrorism. International terrorism is a serious and sustained threat, and we must do everything we can to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with it. However, it is not a matter of choice; we...

Integration and Cohesion (17 Apr 2007)

Meg Munn: ...been raised? I shall deal with the points that the hon. Member for Newark unfortunately set out incorrectly. Let us be clear about Project Contest. The Home Secretary held a review of the counter-terrorism strategy in autumn 2006, and the result was cross-Government agreement that the DCLG was best placed to lead on "prevent" in building resilient communities. The creation of a new office...

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Commission for Equality and Human Rights (2 May 2006)

Meg Munn: ...a by-product of poor relations between communities and associated with hate crime. Consequently work to strengthen the bonds between different groups will contribute to our efforts in combating it. Terrorism is outside of the CEHR's scope. The CEHR will have particular regard to the importance of its work with different groups. This reflects the historical origins of the good relations"...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Middle East (5 Apr 2005)

Ms Meg Munn: ...far on the implementation of the Gaza withdrawal plan and on beginning the handover of Palestinian towns? What more can the Government do to support the Palestinian leadership in dealing with the terrorism sponsored by external agents?

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism (South-east Asia) (12 Oct 2004)

Ms Meg Munn: What discussions he has had with the Government of Australia on combating terrorism in south-east Asia.