London Terror Attack Update

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:30 pm on 20 July 2005.

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Photo of Charles Clarke Charles Clarke Home Secretary 12:30, 20 July 2005

On my right hon. Friend's last point, I will certainly consider doing that. I appreciate the implicit offer in his readiness to see whether the Select Committee might meet although the House is not sitting. I will consider in conversation with him whether that might be a device to help further positive consideration.

On the more general point, I agree that care has to be taken. Some voices are immoderate in the way in which they address these questions, although immoderacy can perhaps be understood in the circumstances with which we are dealing. In general, although there are exceptions, the response of even the most extreme elements of the media has been positive rather than negative, and all parts of society have been trying to respond in a positive way.