Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Judd (Labour). It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005.

Russia: Anti-terrorism and North Caucasus

Question: What arrangements they have made for co-operation with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on anti-terrorism activities; and what is their assessment in this context of the recent troubles in the north Caucasus region.

Answer: My Lords, in recent years there has been a steady increase in the exchange of information, initiatives and visits between the security and intelligence services of our two countries relating to international terrorism. The recent events in the north Caucasus, in which many innocent lives were lost, highlight the genuine security concerns faced by the Russian authorities and emphasise the need for international co-operation to combat terrorism.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 675 c612
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Crime prevention Intelligence services International cooperation Terrorism Russia Transcaucasus
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk