Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 September 2004. It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Thursday, 16 September 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to monitor the activities of the Islamic group Al-Muhajiroun.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government is taking to monitor the activities of the Islamic group Al-Muhajiroun. [186837] Mr. Blunkett: The appropriate authorities closely monitor every word and statement that AI- Muhajiroun's representatives make. We are fully aware of their activities. We have made our position very clear -Al Muhajiroun represents neither the Muslim community or their views. We absolutely reject their offensive statements, as have the vast majority of Muslims in the UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c1680W;424 c1678W; 186837
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Monitoring Muslims Terrorism Islam Pressure groups Religious sects Al Muhajiroun
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