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Proceeding contribution from Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 31 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill.


Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill

The hon. Gentleman is wrong: I supported no such thing. The American consulate and others will confirm what my advice was. My first advice was that President Bush would be better off not coming and that we would be better off if he did not come. President Bush was fair enough to acknowledge that that advice was honest and straight. My advice was also that every party should be invited to see him. I did not see why the Democratic Unionist party should be given the dubious privilege of not having to make a decision at such an uncomfortable time—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
438 c657 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Admissibility of evidence Bail Administration of justice Arrests Decommissioning Army Juries Evidence Emergency powers Intimidation Northern Ireland Police Organised crime Powers Proscribed organisations Sentencing Vetting Terrorism Security Regulation Trials Anti-terrorism control orders Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland Scheduled offences
Legislation
Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk