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Written question asked by Baroness Falkner of Margravine (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 January 2010.


Counterterrorism

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether United Kingdom intelligence and counter-terrorism officials were consulted on the security and public order implications of the publication of the book The Cartoons that Shook the World by Jytte Klausen.
Answer

Security and intelligence officials routinely monitor the security implications of a wide range of matters. The police have the powers needed to deal with public order issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
717; 716 c13WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Intelligence services Publications Public order Islam Cartoons Denmark Cartoons that shook the world
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk