Results 14441–14460 of 15224 for speaker:Ben Bradshaw

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: New Deal (Young People) (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: Information follows on the number of people currently employed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office under the new deal for young people. New deal recruits take up existing vacancies so extra costs are limited to the subsidy where appropriate, and any additional training which may be needed. The cost of the latter cannot readily be identified. In 2001 the FCO has recruited three young people...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Staff (Home Working) (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is committed to the Work Life Balance of its staff. A range of flexible working patterns—including part-time working, job sharing and home working—is available to staff by agreement with their management. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office publicises its commitment to flexible working and encourages managers to respond positively to requests as part of...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: On 23 November our chargé d'affaires in Jakarata lobbied Bambang Yudhoyono, the Indonesian Co-ordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, on the security situation in Sulawesi. Mr. Yudhoyono said that the Government were anticipating an upswing in violence and that additional military and police had been deployed to the region. Our concern was further reinforced by the chargé...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Al-Qaeda (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: Our aim is to eliminate the threat posed by the international terrorist networks of al-Qaeda, and other international terrorist organisations. We will take the action we deem necessary in support of this aim. It would not be sensible to rule out any option in advance. Many countries around the world suffer from the presence and activity of international terrorists. Most are prepared to...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Suicide Terrorists (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: Alongside national and international measures aimed at deterring and preventing terrorist activity, our contingency planning takes account of all types of terrorist threats. Although we are constantly alert to the threat of international terrorism, we had no specific warning of the 11 September attacks.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: In Kabul, the Northern Alliance took over a city abandoned by the Taliban. We are not aware of any Russian role in this decision. Russia has made a valuable humanitarian contribution to the coalition's campaign against terrorism. We also welcomed their political support for the Bonn conference and the newly agreed Interim Administration.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: The Russian Government welcomed the results of the Bonn conference and saw it as an important step towards a post-conflict settlement in Afghanistan. We expect their political support to continue to ensure implementation of the decisions adopted. We also expect this to be reinforced by on-going humanitarian assistance (including medicines, a field hospital and de-mining assistance).

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: We take very seriously our obligations under the Geneva Conventions with regard to the enforcement of international law and have urged the Northern Alliance to treat humanely all those who have surrendered and are taken prisoner. But we do not think it appropriate to call for an investigation into the events at Mazar-i-Sharif at the present time.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: Most fighters in Afghanistan are being held by the Northern Alliance or other Afghan groups. We have urged those groups to set up the necessary procedures to handle prisoners in accordance with international norms. We would look to the ICRC to monitor these procedures. The UK itself does not have sufficient forces on the ground to handle captured fighters.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: The UK does not have sufficient forces on the ground to provide logistical support nor handle captured fighters in Afghanistan. We have urged the Northern Alliance to treat humanely all those who are prisoners in their custody.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: International Judicial Procedures (11 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: United Kingdom courts have jurisdiction in respect of crimes against humanity and war crimes (which include serious violations of the laws applicable in armed conflict) only when the offences are committed in the United Kingdom or, outside the United Kingdom, by a national or resident of the UK or by a person subject to UK service jurisdiction. New judicial procedures are not therefore needed.

Written Answers — Defence: Iraq (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: I have been asked to reply. In their final report following withdrawal from Iraq in December 1998, UNSCOM noted that Iraq still retained a significant WMD capability. There have been no independent inspections since then. We assess that Iraq still has that capability. There is considerable circumstantial evidence that Iraq is engaged in a programme of rebuilding manufacturing facilities...

Written Answers — International Development: Togo (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: I have been asked to reply. We deplore the present situation in Togo, where there have been grave human rights abuses. The European Community suspended aid to Togo in 1993. We are working closely with EU partners to maintain pressure on the Togolese Government to observe the principles of democracy and human rights. In October the EU issued a public statement raising its concerns about the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Renunciation Certificates (British Citizenship) (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: holding answer 3 December 2001 The British High Commission in Harare has received three representations on renunciation—two from individuals, and one in the form of a petition signed by a number of individuals. It has also received thousands of inquiries—by telephone, fax, letter and personal call—about the procedure for renunciation. The British High Commission in Harare has widely...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: ABM Treaty (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: The future of the anti-ballistic missile treaty is first and foremost a matter for the US and Russia as parties to the treaty. We welcome the US and Russian commitment to ongoing discussions on strategic issues, including both offensive and defensive systems. We are encouraged by this, and their declared mutual intention to make real reductions in nuclear forces, confirmed by President Bush...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Mr. Jeremy Parks (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: We are liaising closely with the judicial authorities in Colombia. The tragic death of Mr. Jeremy Parks is being investigated by the Technical Investigation Corps of the Fiscalia (The Prosecutor's Office), under the supervision of a magistrate. This is the normal procedure in cases of violent or unexpected death. The magistrate's report has not yet been finalised.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorist Attacks (Israel) (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: Casualty figures can be unreliable. Deaths and injuries are sometimes included which are not necessarily the direct result of violence. Israeli Government figures show that approximately 65 Israelis were killed in the six months before 7 March, and 166 since that date.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Tracey Housel (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: We have taken and will take all the steps we properly can to ensure that Mr. Housel, a dual US/British national on death row in Georgia, USA, is not executed. The FCO is in close contact with Mr. Housel's legal team and the Georgia authorities are aware of our opposition to the death penalty. Mr. Housel's final appeal is due to be heard by the US Supreme Court early next year. International...

Written Answers — Home Department: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (10 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: I have been asked to reply. In order for the CTBT to enter into force, it requires the signature and ratification of 44 named states. At present, 31 of these countries, including the UK, have done so. The UK has consistently urged all states that have not yet done so to sign and/or ratify the Treaty. We continue to make our support for the Treaty clear to the US and others, most recently on...

Public Bill Committee: British Overseas Territories Bill [Lords]: New Clause 5 - Report ( 6 Dec 2001)

Ben Bradshaw: I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his kind remarks. This is also my first Committee and I am pleased that there has been such consensus. So far, so good. My experience as a Minister has been brief and I am not immediately responsible for this subject. As the hon. Gentleman knows, it is the immediate responsibility of my noble Friend Baroness Amos. I have the impression that, far from...


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