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Blair, Tony (27)
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Of course: in July I said myself that the situation in Baghdad, with sectarian killing, was appalling and that the bloodshed was appalling. What is important, however, as the Defence Secretary went on to say, is that we go on to succeed in the mission that we have set ourselves. The most important thing is to understand why this problem has come about. It has come about because outside extremists are linking up with internal extremists to thwart the will of the Iraqi people, expressed in their election, for a non-sectarian Government and a non-sectarian future. Both in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is important that we build the capability of those Governments in those countries to withstand the terrorists and make sure that democracy succeeds.
Of course: in July I said myself that the situation in Baghdad, with sectarian killing, was appalling and that the bloodshed was appalling. What is important, however, as the Defence Secretary went on to say, is that we go on to succeed in the mission that we have set ourselves. The most important thing is to understand why this problem has come about. It has come about because outside extremists are linking up with internal extremists to thwart the will of the Iraqi people, expressed in their election, for a non-sectarian Government and a non-sectarian future. Both in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is important that we build the capability of those Governments in those countries to withstand the terrorists and make sure that democracy succeeds.
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
I join the Prime Minister in paying tribute to the Royal Marine who was killed yesterday in Afghanistan, and I associate this side of the House with what he said about the East Sussex fire service and the two brave men who lost their lives.
Our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are doing a heroic job in difficult circumstances, as I have seen for myself in both places. Yesterday, the new US Defence Secretary said that we were not winning the war in Iraq. Does the Prime Minister share that very serious assessment?
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
6 December 2006
Reference
454 c296-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Asked by
Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Answered on
6 December 2006
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
6 December 2006
Reference
454 c296-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister if he will place a copy of the transcript of his evidence to the Baker Commission in the Library; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will place a copy of the transcript of his evidence to the Baker Commission in the Library; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Harry Cohen
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 November 2006
For answer on
29 November 2006
Answered on
30 November 2006
I refer my hon. Friend and the hon. Member to the press briefing given by my official spokesman on 14 November 2006. A transcript of this is available on the No. 10 website (http://pm.gov.uk/output/Page10421.asp) and a copy has been placed in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Iraq; Politics and government
Date
30 November 2006
Reference
453 c895W; 106564
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister if he will place in the Library a copy of the transcript of his evidence to the Iraq Study Group.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will place in the Library a copy of the transcript of his evidence to the Iraq Study Group.
Asked by
Keith Simpson
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 November 2006
For answer on
30 November 2006
Answered on
30 November 2006
I refer my hon. Friend and the hon. Member to the press briefing given by my official spokesman on 14 November 2006. A transcript of this is available on the No. 10 website (http://pm.gov.uk/output/Page10421.asp) and a copy has been placed in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Iraq; Politics and government
Date
30 November 2006
Reference
106442; 453 c895W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister which members of the Allawi family have visited Downing Street since 1 January 2006.
To ask the Prime Minister which members of the Allawi family have visited Downing Street since 1 January 2006.
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 November 2006
For answer on
27 November 2006
Answered on
27 November 2006
None.
Subjects
Iraq; Politics and government
Date
27 November 2006
Reference
103716; 453 c328W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister when he last met General Richard Dannatt; and what matters were discussed.
To ask the Prime Minister when he last met General Richard Dannatt; and what matters were discussed.
Asked by
Dai Davies
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 October 2006
For answer on
25 October 2006
Answered on
30 October 2006
My officials and I have meetings with a wide range of organisations and individuals on a wide range of subjects. Information relating to internal meetings, discussion and advice is not disclosed as to do so could harm the frankness and candour of internal discussion.
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
30 October 2006
Reference
451 c81W; 97221
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make it his policy to oppose a change of Prime Minister in Iraq.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make it his policy to oppose a change of Prime Minister in Iraq.
Asked by
Harry Cohen
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 October 2006
For answer on
30 October 2006
Answered on
30 October 2006
Prime Minister al-Maliki and his government have our full support. They were chosen by the democratically elected Iraqi Parliament, under the permanent new Iraqi Constitution, which was overwhelmingly endorsed by a national referendum last year.
Subjects
Iraq; Politics and government
Date
30 October 2006
Reference
451 c81W; 98108
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister what assessment he has made of whether his policy of participation in the Iraq (a) war and (b) occupation has met its objectives.
To ask the Prime Minister what assessment he has made of whether his policy of participation in the Iraq (a) war and (b) occupation has met its objectives.
Asked by
Diane Abbott
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 October 2006
For answer on
24 October 2006
Answered on
26 October 2006
I refer my hon. Friend to the answers I gave the right hon. Member for Witney (Mr. Cameron) at Prime Minister’s questions on 18 October 2006, Official Report, columns 866-68.
Subjects
Iraq
Date
26 October 2006
Reference
97052; 450 c2031W;450 c2037W
House
House of Commons
My special envoy for human rights in Iraq recently met the Iraqi Minister for civil society and reiterated our full support for the right to form free and fair unions. She also made the same point when she met a group of Iraqi women trade unionists on international women’s day. As my hon. Friend knows—I think that he was present at the launch—there is a TUC pamphlet celebrating the life of Hadi Saleh, the international secretary of the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions, who was murdered in Iraq, almost certainly by former Saddamists, in January 2005. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my hon. Friend and those in the TUC on campaigning for free and fair trade unions in Iraq. I also congratulate all those who continue to strive for free and trade unions in difficult circumstances today.
My special envoy for human rights in Iraq recently met the Iraqi Minister for civil society and reiterated our full support for the right to form free and fair unions. She also made the same point when she met a group of Iraqi women trade unionists on international women’s day. As my hon. Friend knows—I think that he was present at the launch—there is a TUC pamphlet celebrating the life of Hadi Saleh, the international secretary of the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions, who was murdered in Iraq, almost certainly by former Saddamists, in January 2005. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my hon. Friend and those in the TUC on campaigning for free and fair trade unions in Iraq. I also congratulate all those who continue to strive for free and trade unions in difficult circumstances today.
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
David Anderson
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Prime Minister, what support the UK Government is giving to develop democratic, independent trade unions in Iraq.
Subjects
Iraq; Trade unions
Date
25 October 2006
Reference
450 c1514
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, what support the UK Government is giving to develop democratic, independent trade unions in Iraq.
To ask the Prime Minister, what support the UK Government is giving to develop democratic, independent trade unions in Iraq.
Asked by
David Anderson
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 October 2006
For answer on
25 October 2006
Answered on
25 October 2006
My special envoy for human rights in Iraq recently met the Iraqi Minister for civil society and reiterated our full support for the right to form free and fair unions. She also made the same point when she met a group of Iraqi women trade unionists on international women’s day. As my hon. Friend knows—I think that he was present at the launch—there is a TUC pamphlet celebrating the life of Hadi Saleh, the international secretary of the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions, who was murdered in Iraq, almost certainly by former Saddamists, in January 2005. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my hon. Friend and those in the TUC on campaigning for free and fair trade unions in Iraq. I also congratulate all those who continue to strive for free and trade unions in difficult circumstances today.
Subjects
Iraq; Trade unions
Date
25 October 2006
Reference
450 c1514; 96558
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We are indeed making those points to the Iraqi Government. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to draw attention to the fact that it is important that there are no inhibitions on free Iraqi trade unions. I know that he will join me in celebrating the publication of the pamphlet, which shows that despite all the problems in Iraq today, the position of trade unions in Iraq has been absolutely transformed compared with the conditions under Saddam Hussein. That is one of the most powerful things about the pamphlet, which I urge hon. Members to read, and it is a great antidote to all those who say that nothing has improved since the fall of Saddam. The pamphlet makes quite clear the appalling brutality to which people—especially trade unionists and others—were subjected under Saddam and shows how, despite the difficulties, that is changing in Iraq today.
We are indeed making those points to the Iraqi Government. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to draw attention to the fact that it is important that there are no inhibitions on free Iraqi trade unions. I know that he will join me in celebrating the publication of the pamphlet, which shows that despite all the problems in Iraq today, the position of trade unions in Iraq has been absolutely transformed compared with the conditions under Saddam Hussein. That is one of the most powerful things about the pamphlet, which I urge hon. Members to read, and it is a great antidote to all those who say that nothing has improved since the fall of Saddam. The pamphlet makes quite clear the appalling brutality to which people—especially trade unionists and others—were subjected under Saddam and shows how, despite the difficulties, that is changing in Iraq today.
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
David Anderson
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
I welcome the Prime Minister’s words, but is he aware of Iraqi Government decree 8750, which was issued last year and said that the Government of Iraq will"““take control of all monies belonging to the trade unions and prevent them from dispensing any such monies””?"
Does my right hon. Friend agree that that is anti-democratic, and will he do everything in his power to convince the Iraqi Government to rescind that pernicious legislation?
Subjects
Iraq; Trade unions
Date
25 October 2006
Reference
450 c1514
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister what matters were discussed with his Iraqi counterpart at the meeting on 24 July; and if he will make a statement on relations with Iraq.
To ask the Prime Minister what matters were discussed with his Iraqi counterpart at the meeting on 24 July; and if he will make a statement on relations with Iraq.
Asked by
Dai Davies
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 July 2006
For answer on
9 October 2006
Answered on
9 October 2006
I refer the hon. Member to the press conference I held with Prime Minister Maliki on 24 July 2006. A transcript of this is available on the Number 10 website and a copy has been placed in the Library of the House.
Subjects
Iraq
Date
9 October 2006
Reference
450 c4-5W; 89492
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister on which occasions he has (a) met the bereaved families of British soldiers killed in Iraq and (b) visited British soldiers wounded in Iraq in hospital.
To ask the Prime Minister on which occasions he has (a) met the bereaved families of British soldiers killed in Iraq and (b) visited British soldiers wounded in Iraq in hospital.
Asked by
Nigel Waterson
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 July 2006
For answer on
19 July 2006
Answered on
20 July 2006
I have nothing further to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr. Harper) on 27 February 2006, Official Report, column 36W.
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
20 July 2006
Reference
86932; 449 c629W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister on which dates since February 2006 he has visited British soldiers injured in Iraq; and what locations were visited on each occasion.
To ask the Prime Minister on which dates since February 2006 he has visited British soldiers injured in Iraq; and what locations were visited on each occasion.
Asked by
Lord Harper
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 June 2006
For answer on
27 June 2006
Answered on
27 June 2006
I have nothing further to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 27 February 2006, Official Report, column 36W.
Subjects
Iraq
Date
27 June 2006
Reference
448 c282W; 80691
House
House of Commons
I regularly have discussions on a wide range of issues, including the deployment of US and British troops in Iraq, with President Bush.
I regularly have discussions on a wide range of issues, including the deployment of US and British troops in Iraq, with President Bush.
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with President Bush on the deployment of US and British troops in Iraq.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; USA
Date
15 March 2006
Reference
443 c1455
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with President Bush on the deployment of US and British troops in Iraq.
To ask the Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with President Bush on the deployment of US and British troops in Iraq.
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 March 2006
For answer on
15 March 2006
Answered on
15 March 2006
I regularly have discussions on a wide range of issues, including the deployment of US and British troops in Iraq, with President Bush.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; USA
Date
15 March 2006
Reference
443 c1455; 58400
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is correct that American and British soldiers and civilians have died in Iraq. They died in the course of an attempt by those engaged in terrorism and acts of violence to stop the country getting democracy. My hon. Friend referred to an ““occupation””. We have been there for two and a half years under a UN mandate and with the full consent of the first ever democratically elected Iraqi Government. Twelve million Iraqi people voted in their election—with a higher turnout than here, the US or most European countries. They voted for democracy—they want democracy. Discussions are going on between all the parties—Sunni, Shi'a, Kurds—to try to form a Government of national unity. People are trying to stop them through acts of terrorism. What do we do? Do we walk away and let those who want the bomb and terrorist acts to determine the future of Iraq win or do we stand up for and alongside the 12 million people who voted for democracy and say, ““These are values we share and support, and we're prepared to fight for them””?
It is correct that American and British soldiers and civilians have died in Iraq. They died in the course of an attempt by those engaged in terrorism and acts of violence to stop the country getting democracy. My hon. Friend referred to an ““occupation””. We have been there for two and a half years under a UN mandate and with the full consent of the first ever democratically elected Iraqi Government. Twelve million Iraqi people voted in their election—with a higher turnout than here, the US or most European countries. They voted for democracy—they want democracy. Discussions are going on between all the parties—Sunni, Shi'a, Kurds—to try to form a Government of national unity. People are trying to stop them through acts of terrorism. What do we do? Do we walk away and let those who want the bomb and terrorist acts to determine the future of Iraq win or do we stand up for and alongside the 12 million people who voted for democracy and say, ““These are values we share and support, and we're prepared to fight for them””?
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Prime Minister recognise that this weekend is the third anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by British and American troops, that 2,000 American soldiers and more than 100 British soldiers have sadly lost their lives, and tens of thousands of Iraqis have died? Does not he think that it is time to set a date for the withdrawal of British and American troops from Iraq to end the occupation and the growing scandal of the huge profits that British and American companies are making from reconstruction? Does he accept that the continued presence represents more of a problem than a solution?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; USA
Date
15 March 2006
Reference
443 c1455
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister When he expects British troops to leave Iraq.
To ask the Prime Minister When he expects British troops to leave Iraq.
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 March 2006
For answer on
8 March 2006
Answered on
8 March 2006
I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence to the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (Mr. Moore) on 28 February 2006, Official Report, column 619W.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
8 March 2006
Reference
56640; 443 c1493W;443 c1492W
House
House of Commons
We are working with the Iraqi Government at the highest level to investigate all allegations and bring to justice any individuals involved in human rights abuses.
We are working with the Iraqi Government at the highest level to investigate all allegations and bring to justice any individuals involved in human rights abuses.
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Harry Cohen
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Prime Minister, what action is being taken by UK forces in Iraq to end the activities of death squads associated with the Ministry of the Interior or others in authority; and if he will make a statement.
Subjects
Armed forces; Death; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; Politics and government; Violence
Date
8 March 2006
Reference
443 c817
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
No, they certainly were not, but I have to say to my hon. Friend that the very reason why these issues are being investigated is our insistence that they should be investigated—a very different situation from that which obtained under Saddam Hussein, when there was no investigation and it was indeed the policy of the Government to kill, abuse and torture people. My hon. Friend asks why our troops are there; they are there for a very simple reason. They are there under a UN mandate with the consent of the first ever democratically elected Iraqi Government, and they are there to allow the wishes and will of 11 million Iraqis who have voted in an election for the first time to have the democracy that they want. That is why they are there.
No, they certainly were not, but I have to say to my hon. Friend that the very reason why these issues are being investigated is our insistence that they should be investigated—a very different situation from that which obtained under Saddam Hussein, when there was no investigation and it was indeed the policy of the Government to kill, abuse and torture people. My hon. Friend asks why our troops are there; they are there for a very simple reason. They are there under a UN mandate with the consent of the first ever democratically elected Iraqi Government, and they are there to allow the wishes and will of 11 million Iraqis who have voted in an election for the first time to have the democracy that they want. That is why they are there.
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Harry Cohen
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
There were another 18 grisly murders on a minibus this morning. Has the Prime Minister taken into account the comments of John Pace, until recently the UN's head of human rights for Iraq, that most of the killings in Baghdad are carried out by agents of the Ministry of the Interior, and that that Ministry is a rogue element in the Government? General Casey, who is effectively running Iraq, says complacently and perhaps deliberately that this is just a long-term problem. Surely British troops were not sent to fight and die for such death squads' perversion of democracy?
Subjects
Armed forces; Death; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; Politics and government; Violence
Date
8 March 2006
Reference
443 c817
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons