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Proceeding contribution from David Winnick (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 25 July 2007. It occurred during Ministerial statement on National Security.

National Security

My right hon. Friend carries a heavy responsibility in the fight against terrorism, but does he accept that Parliament agreed to 28 days—after the original three, five, seven or 14 days—because of the acute terrorist threat to our country, so we should be very hesitant indeed and reluctant to go further? That could be counter-productive in the fight against terrorists and their apologists, so I hope that he will continue to seek consensus. Consensus was found on 28 days, so we should be hesitant about taking the controversial steps that divided the House nearly two years ago.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
463 c854-5 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Biometrics Bail Detainees Broadcasting Deportation Software Citizenship Borders Finance Electronic surveillance Evidence Intelligence services Identity cards Emergency powers Foreign nationals EU action Intelligence and Security Committee Identification of criminals National security Prisoners Passengers Proof of identity Terrorism Screening Security Travel restrictions Television Visas BBC World Service Iran Rendition al Qaeda INTERPOL Joint Intelligence Committee Overseas broadcasting National Security Committee Arabic
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