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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Edward O'Hara (Labour), on Wednesday, 26 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 19 members in total.


BRITISH AND GREEK COOPERATION TO COUNTER TERRORISM

That this House deplores the recent murder of the British defence attache in Greece, Brigadier Stephen Saunders, by the November 17 Terrorist Group; extends its condolences to his family and commends them for their courage in the face of this family tragedy; notes the high degree of co-operation between the Greek and British Governments, police and other authorities after the crime, including the high level seminar in Athens on ways of combating terrorism; and welcomes the recommendations from the seminar for joint participation in counter-terrorism exercises, technological enhancement and closer co-operation on counter terrorism issues, which it trusts will be speedily adopted by both governments.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1040 
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Crime prevention International cooperation Greece Terrorism Saunders, Stephen
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk