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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on recent activities of the Royal Navy in the Gulf. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on recent activities of the Royal Navy in the Gulf. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 November 2002
For answer on
9 December 2002
Answered on
9 December 2002
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of Defence if he will make a statement on recent activities of the Royal Navy in the Gulf.
[83976]
Mr. Ingram: The Royal Navy maintains a permanent presence in the Gulf. For over 10 years it has made a valuable contribution to the
Multinational Interception Force deployed in the Gulf to enforce Iraqi compliance with UN sanctions. The Royal Navy deployed in the
Gulf also plays its part in the international campaign against terrorism. Beyond these ongoing commitments, a Mine Countermeasure
Group deployed to the Gulf during November. This is a long planned, routine deployment, to conduct bilateral exercises with a number
of Gulf States, building on the successful bilateral training conducted in the region in the wake of last year's Saif Sareea II in
Oman.
Subjects
Armed forces; Armed conflict; Deployment; Iraq; International cooperation; Navy; Military alliances; Iraq conflict
Date
9 December 2002
Reference
83976; 396 c2W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) NATO and (b) the European Union on the United Kingdom's response to the events in the USA on 11th September; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) NATO and (b) the European Union on the United Kingdom's response to the events in the USA on 11th September; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Geoffrey Hoon
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 September 2001
For answer on
15 October 2001
Answered on
15 October 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) NATO and (b) the
European Union on the United Kingdom's response to the events in the USA on 11 September; and if he will make a statement. [7170]
Mr. Hoon: We are committed to pursuing concrete steps to counter terrorism in a number of international forums, and continue to meet
overseas colleagues as part of the effort to build a strong international coalition against terrorism. In particular, I have met
with NATO and EU colleagues on a number of occasions since 11 September, including during the NATO and EU informal ministerial
meetings in Brussels on 26 September and 12 October respectively, to discuss measures to be taken in response to the attacks on the
United States.
For the first time in its history, NATO has invoked article 5 of the North Atlantic treaty, which states that an armed attack on one
ally is an attack on all. Allies have now agreed material assistance to the US in response to the 11 September outrages, including
the deployment of AWACS early warning aircraft and the Standing Naval Force Mediterranean.
The EU Special Council on 21 September agreed to co-operate with the US in bringing to justice and punishing the perpetrators of the
11 September attacks, and approved a set of measures to combat terrorism, including enhancing police and judicial co-operation,
developing international legal instruments, putting an end to the funding of terrorism and strengthening air security. The General
Affairs Council on 8 October confirmed that all partners strongly support the US and UK military action.
Subjects
Crime prevention; International cooperation; EU common foreign and security policy; Military alliances; Terrorism; USA; NATO; EU defence policy
Date
15 October 2001
Reference
7170; 372 c962W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the implications for international security of the recent atrocities in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. - Inc ref to 4 October 2001, 372 c671-75.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the implications for international security of the recent atrocities in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. - Inc ref to 4 October 2001, 372 c671-75.
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ben Bradshaw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 September 2001
For answer on
15 October 2001
Answered on
15 October 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the implications
for international security of the recent atrocities in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. [7171]
Mr. Bradshaw: What happened on 11 September was an act without parallel in the history of terrorism.
The fight against terrorism needs to be a global one. As the Prime Minister said in the House of Commons on 4 October 2001, Official
Report, columns 671-75, we have been in intensive contact with foreign leaders from every part of the world over the past few weeks.
What we have encountered is an unprecedented level of solidarity and commitment to work together. We are continuing our intensive
diplomatic effort to build a strong international coalition against terrorism. We are taking action in the UN, G8, EU and NATO.
The Prime Minister also stated on 4 October that, in the face of the evidence, our immediate objectives are clear. We must bring bin
Laden and other al-Qaeda leaders to justice and eliminate the terrorist threat they pose. And we must ensure that Afghanistan ceases
to harbour and sustain international terrorism. But we also have to continue our attempts to resolve conflicts, defuse tensions and
work for peace in other troubled regions of the world.
The military action we are taking with the US is targeted against places we know to be involved in the operation of terror or
against the military apparatus of the Taliban. The military plan has been put together mindful of our determination to avoid
civilian casualties.
Subjects
Armed conflict; EU countries; International cooperation; Military alliances; Terrorism; Security; United Nations; USA; NATO
Date
15 October 2001
Reference
7171; 372 c973-4W
House
House of Commons
Statement on what discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) NATO and (b) the European Union on the United Kingdom's response to the events in the USA on 11th September; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 4 October 2001, 372 c671-75.
Statement on what discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) NATO and (b) the European Union on the United Kingdom's response to the events in the USA on 11th September; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 4 October 2001, 372 c671-75.
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ben Bradshaw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 September 2001
For answer on
15 October 2001
Answered on
15 October 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his counterparts
in (a) NATO and (b) the European Union on the United Kingdom's response to the events in the USA on 11 September; and if he will
make a statement. [7169]
Mr. Bradshaw: We are committed to pursuing concrete steps to counter terrorism in a number of international fora, including the UN,
NATO and the European Union. As the Prime Minister said in the House of Commons on 4 October 2001, Official Report, columns 671-75,
he and the Foreign Secretary have been in intensive contact with foreign leaders from every part of the world over the past few
weeks. The Prime Minister visited Berlin, Paris, New York and Washington on 19-21 September; Moscow, Islamabad and New Delhi on 4-6
October; and Oman and Cairo on 10-12 October; and the Foreign Secretary visited Jordan, Iran, Israel, the Palestinian Authority and
Egypt on 24-27 September as part of the effort to build a strong international coalition against terrorism.
We are also taking action in international institutions:
UN Security Council resolution 1368 was adopted on 12 September. The Council unanimously expressed its readiness to take all
necessary steps in response to the attacks. The resolution also stated that the Council would hold accountable those indirectly
responsible for these acts--those who aid, support or harbour the perpetrators--as well as those directly responsible. On 28
September, the Council adopted resolution 1373, which contained a series of measures to tackle the roots of terrorism. In
particular, it stated that all countries should target terrorist finances and ensure that no safe haven is provided to any known
terrorist organisations.
Also on 12 September, the North Atlantic Council (NAC) agreed that if the attack against the US was directed from abroad it should
be regarded as an action covered by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Article 5 is the collective self-defence commitment at
the core of NATO, under which the Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them shall be considered an attack
against them all. On 2 October the US briefed the NAC on the results of their investigations. Lord Robertson, the NATO Secretary
General, concluded that it was now clear that the attack had been directed from overseas and that Article 5 was therefore now
operational. This is the first time in the history of NATO that Article 5 has been invoked, and is the strongest possible signal of
Allied solidarity in the face of the attacks on the US. NATO's North Atlantic Council has now agreed material assistance to the US,
including the use of AWACS early warning aircraft.
The Heads of State and Government of the European Union at the Special European Council on 21 September expressed their total
support of the American people in the face of the deadly terrorist attacks. They agreed to co-operate with the US in bringing to
justice and punishing the perpetrators, sponsors and accomplices of such barbaric acts. The Council also approved a concrete set of
measures to combat terrorism, including enhancing police and judicial co-operation, developing international legal instruments,
putting an end to the funding of terrorism and strengthening aviation security. The General Affairs Council on 8 October confirmed
the EU's strong support for US and UK military action.
We will continue our diplomatic effort in the coming weeks to strengthen international efforts against terrorism.
Subjects
Armed conflict; EU countries; International assistance; International cooperation; Military alliances; Terrorism; United Nations; Sequestration of assets; NATO
Date
15 October 2001
Reference
7169; 372 c972-3W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received on the role of the security services in (a) the United States of America, (b) the United Kingdom and (c) other members of the European Union in identifying potential terrorist attacks; and if he...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received on the role of the security services in (a) the United States of America, (b) the United Kingdom and (c) other members of the European Union in identifying potential terrorist attacks; and if he...
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 September 2001
For answer on
15 October 2001
Answered on
15 October 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received on the role
of the security services in (a) the United States of America, (b) the United Kingdom and (c) other members of the European Union in
identifying potential terrorist attacks; and if he will make a statement. [7172]
Mr. Straw: The hon. Member will be aware that it is long-standing Government policy not to comment on operational intelligence
matters. However, while that policy is not going to change, it is no secret that we work closely with the US and other allies to
counter the threat of terrorism, which is kept under constant review; where we have specific information, we act on it.
Subjects
Armed forces; Armed conflict; EU countries; International cooperation; Military alliances; Terrorism; USA
Date
15 October 2001
Reference
7172; 372 c973W
House
House of Commons