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We pursue a diplomatic course of action. I believe that we will have to step up our sanctions over the next few weeks. I have already told other countries that we are prepared to lead the way to a third resolution of sanctions, and at the same time support tougher European Union sanctions. I will rule nothing out, but I can tell the hon. Gentleman that I believe that both the diplomatic route and the sanctions are having an effect and, if stepped up, can have an even bigger effect in the future.
Answered by
Gordon Brown (Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
24 October 2007
Reference
465 c283
House
House of Commons
Given the increasingly belligerent noises from the White House, will my right hon. Friend give a clear commitment that if there were a United States or Israeli military attack on Iran he would not support it militarily, logistically or politically?
Asked by
Michael Meacher (Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
24 October 2007
Reference
465 c283
House
House of Commons
Asked by
Michael Meacher (Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
24 October 2007
Reference
465 c283
House
House of Commons

That this House condemns comments made by Mr Tony Blair attacking Iran in a speech in New York on 18th October; believes that his intervention is deeply unhelpful at a time when elements of the US Administration appear determined to pursue an attack against Iran; further believes that his expressed...

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John McDonnell (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
19 October 2007
Reference
2157
House
House of Commons
Will the Foreign Secretary tell the House, in a word, whether there is any substantial difference between the policy of the United Kingdom Government and that of the United States Administration?
Asked by
Bernard Jenkin (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
9 October 2007
Reference
464 c161
House
House of Commons
To return to the Iranian influence mentioned by the hon. Member for Thurrock (Andrew Mackinlay), I am sure that the Secretary of State would like to welcome the talks between the United States and Iran on the general security situation in Iraq. However, given that, as he says, it is British forces in southern Iraq who are facing the insurgency, as are British forces on the border with Iran, what involvement did the UK have in those discussions? Was a British general present at that meeting between the United States and Iran, and if not, why not? As our armed forces are involved, surely we should be part of those discussions.
Asked by
Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
18 June 2007
Reference
461 c1065
House
House of Commons
My Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply. I simply remind the House that that meeting, which took place during the parliamentary Recess, was the first direct, open meeting held between the two countries at a senior level for 48 years. Importantly, they both agreed that they wanted to see a stable, secure and democratic Iraq. First, do Her Majesty’s Government welcome the suggestion put forward by the Iranian side that there should be a continuation of that trialogue between Iraq, Iran and the United States over the forthcoming months and years? Secondly, does the Minister agree that it is important for both the United States and Iran to desist from activities that upset and lead to distrust on the part of the other country?
Asked by
Baroness Williams of Crosby (Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
6 June 2007
Reference
692 c1128-9
House
House of Lords
Iran’s continued flouting of its nuclear obligations is worrying and unacceptable, and the international community must be clear and united in delivering that message. Does the Foreign Secretary agree that the diplomatic initiatives by Condoleezza Rice have been consistent with those of Europe and others in efforts to make Iran comply with United Nations resolutions? If so, does the Foreign Secretary agree that Vice-President Cheney’s recent speech, in which he threatened the use of naval power against Iran, delivered as it was while he stood on the deck of one of the two American aircraft carriers just off the coast of Iran, undermined that diplomatic approach and was counter-productive?
Asked by
Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c123
House
House of Commons

My right honourable friend the Minister for Europe (Geoff Hoon) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary (Margaret Beckett) and Sir John Grant (UK permanent representative to the EU) represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Luxembourg....

Member
Lord Triesman (Labour)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Date
30 April 2007
Reference
691 c31-3WS
House
House of Lords

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative to the EU) represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Luxembourg on 23 April 2007. The agenda items covered were as follows: External Relations World Trade Organisation/Doha Development Round External...

Member
Geoffrey Hoon (Labour)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Date
30 April 2007
Reference
459 c32-5WS
House
House of Commons

My right honourable friend the Minister for Europe (Geoff Hoon) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 23 April in Luxembourg. My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Margaret Beckett) will represent...

Member
Lord Triesman (Labour)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Date
20 April 2007
Reference
691 c15-7WS
House
House of Lords

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 23 April in Luxembourg. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will represent the UK. The agenda items are as follows: External Relations World Trade Organisation/Doha Development Round The Commission is expected...

Member
Geoffrey Hoon (Labour)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Date
20 April 2007
Reference
459 c16-8WS
House
House of Commons
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for that Answer. He will be aware of two press reports in the last week, in one of which a Pentagon spokesman explained bilaterally to the Soviet Union that the proposed missile defences in Europe were intended not against Russia but against the enemy in Iran. Does Britain share that assessment? There are also various press reports about Britain still bidding for a share in the American-led missile defence, which is clearly intended against Iran. Has Britain assessed that Iran is the main target of the US missile defence system, of which we are very much a part? An American facility essential to it is on British soil, at RAF Fylingdales. Do we think that this should be an American assessment, a British assessment or, much more coherently and constructively, a NATO assessment?
Asked by
Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
28 February 2007
Reference
689 c1599
House
House of Lords
It is clear that the answers from the Secretary of State’s Department are, at the very least, inconsistent. Opposition Members—those on the Conservative Benches, in particular—would welcome any discussions that we had with the United States about such a system, or, indeed, any system that might increase the security of the United Kingdom. Can the Secretary of State tell us when he feels that he will be able to give the House an assessment of the technical capabilities of such a system as it develops—and with both Iran and Russia among the large number of countries that are increasing their ballistic missile spending, does he not believe that it would be prudent for us to be involved in such talks? Also on that issue, who does he believe is likely to be the main threat in the years ahead?
Asked by
Liam Fox (Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
26 February 2007
Reference
457 c603-4
House
House of Commons

My Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Hurd, for introducing this extremely important debate on Iraq. That Iraq is in a total mess needs no repetition from me. No one in that country feels safe. Militias and armed gangs roam the streets, and schools and universities function...

Member
Lord Parekh (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
22 February 2007
Reference
689 c1217-21
House
House of Lords

My Lords, it seems to me that there are two elements to be considered in discussing Iraq. The first is nothing short of the worst diplomatic and political débâcle—certainly in my lifetime. This is far worse than Suez and the consequences will be far more profound. The other element is...

Member
Lord Owen (Crossbench)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
22 February 2007
Reference
689 c1224-8
House
House of Lords

My Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Interests in that I am an adviser to a company that has advised the Iraqi Government. I am also a director of a company with investments in Iran. I thank my noble friend...

Member
Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
22 February 2007
Reference
689 c1221-4
House
House of Lords

My Lords, I am glad that we now have an opportunity to debate Iraq; it has been quite a long time since we have done so. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hurd, for introducing the debate. I opposed the war from the beginning. I said so in the debates...

Member
Baroness Turner of Camden (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
22 February 2007
Reference
689 c1228-30
House
House of Lords

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hurd, for initiating this debate, and echo the congratulations to the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Walker of Aldringham, on his maiden speech. It would have been apt in any circumstances, but it is particularly apt at the present time. I should...

Member
Lord Butler of Brockwell (Crossbench)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
22 February 2007
Reference
689 c1230-2
House
House of Lords

My Lords, I think that under the rules of the House a little time is left, but your Lordships will be glad to hear that I do not intend to make use of it, other than very briefly. I thank all those who have taken part in the debate and,...

Member
Lord Hurd of Westwell (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
22 February 2007
Reference
689 c1261-2
House
House of Lords