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Lords statement on what steps have been taken to protect medical research companies against the actions of animal rights activities. [HL 771].

Asked by

Lord Burlison (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

642 c96-7WA; HL 771

House

House of Lords

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps the Government has taken to protect medical research companies against the actions of animal rights activists.

Asked by

Tom Harris (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

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Answered

Tabled on

16 December 2002

For answer on

17 December 2002

Answered on

17 December 2002

Mr. Tom Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps the Government have taken to protect medical research companies against the actions of animal rights activists. [87984] Ms Hewitt: The Government are determined that animal rights extremists will not prevent companies carrying out legitimate business in the UK and that these companies will be protected from intimidation and harassment. In recognition of the exceptional circumstances Huntingdon Life Sciences Group plc have found themselves in, the DTI has previously agreed to provide banking facilities for Huntingdon Life Sciences Group plc. The DTI is now extending its support to facilitate the provision of insurance services to Huntingdon Life Sciences Group plc on a worldwide basis. Both these actions have been taken to secure Huntingdon Life Sciences Group plc from the harm caused by the criminal intimidation and assault being directed at its employees, including their families and friends, and also those of its suppliers, customers and other companies. Huntingdon Life Sciences Group plc is a world-leading provider in the highly regulated area of essential research, development and toxicological testing services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries. Any commercial damage to these industries or their supporting services, like Huntingdon Life Sciences, would have a very serious impact on UK scientific and medical research. The DTI is not using commercial insurance companies or brokers at this time and is providing insurance through its own resources.

Date

17 December 2002

Reference

87984; 396 c733-4W;396 c733W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which anti-asbestos campaigners were investigated by MI5 between 1972 and 1980; if the records compiled during the 1970s on the anti-asbestos campaigners will be opened to the public under the 30 year rule; whether MI5 files on anti-asbestos campaigners are...

Asked by

John Battle (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 December 2002

Reference

396 c108W; 83485;83487;83486

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who was responsible for the security of Devonport Dockyard on Friday 15th November; if he will make a statement on a breach of security involving Trident nuclear submarines at Devonport Dockyard on 15th November; what consequential action his Department intends to take;...

Asked by

Lord Burnett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

19 November 2002

For answer on

21 November 2002

Answered on

21 November 2002

Mr. Burnett: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who was responsible for the security of Devonport Dockyard on Friday 15 November; if he will make a statement on a breach of security involving Trident nuclear submarines at Devonport Dockyard on 15 November; what consequential action his Department intends to take; what the state of alert was at Devonport on that day; what the state of security of the nuclear submarines was on that day; and what Royal Navy and other personnel were on the vessel on that day. [82278] Mr. Ingram: The Naval Base Commander has overall responsibility for security of Devonport Naval Base. Devonport Management Ltd (DML), the owners of Devonport Dockyard and the nuclear licensed site, are responsible for the security of HMS VANGUARD and the refitting/refuelling facility where she is currently undergoing refit. The Naval Base and DML work closely together on security matters. On the evening of 15 November two anti nuclear protesters gained access to HMS VANGUARD. The submarine, which has no weapons onboard, did not sustain any damage and safety was not compromised. A full inquiry into the incident is being conducted by a team comprising the Head of Security for the Defence Logistics Organisation, a senior MOD Police Officer and a MOD security specialist. The state of alert at Devonport, and all UK military establishments, on 15 November was "Bikini Black Special". Some additional security measures had also been put in place at Devonport in preparation for an anti nuclear demonstration that was expected to take place during the weekend of 16/17 November. VANGUARD'S security status is classified as `Non Vital Property'. This reflects that there are no weapons on board and also the extensive work the submarine and her reactor are undergoing during refit. At the time of the incident twelve contractors were working within the submarine and three Royal Navy personnel from the submarine were on duty but not onboard.

Date

21 November 2002

Reference

82278; 394 c217-8W;394 c215-6W

House

House of Commons

Deposited Paper Dep 02/2229

Deposited by

Northern Ireland Office

Type

Deposited papers

Date

13 November 2002

Reference

Dep 02/2229

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what precautions badger field trials testers are taking to avoid being followed on to test sites.

Asked by

Bill Wiggin (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 September 2002

Reference

73359; 390 c290W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps will be taken to compensate land owners for damage done by unidentified people in connection with field trials involving badger testing.

Asked by

Bill Wiggin (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 September 2002

Reference

73358; 390 c290W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many successful prosecutions of animal rights activists have occurred since the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 came into force; and what sentences were handed down.

Asked by

Martin Linton (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 June 2002

Reference

57014; 386 c1237-8W;386 c1238W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made by the (a) Ministerial Committee on Animal Rights Extremism and (b) police unit within the National Crime Squad on violent animal rights protests. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Martin Linton (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 May 2002

Reference

57015; 385 c845W

House

House of Commons

Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Why a permanent and mainly unmanned protest site has been permitted on the area of Parliament Square; and whether they will ensure that the paraphernalia on the grass is removed whenever the protesters leave [HL 4181].

Asked by

Lord Marlesford (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 May 2002

Reference

HL 4181; 635 c29-30WA

House

House of Lords

Rooker, RtHonLord

Whether they will consult shooting and fishing organisations, as well as the police, regarding the focus of animal rights attention on their activities. [HL 3682].

Asked by

Lord Brougham and Vaux (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 April 2002

Reference

HL 3682; 633 c138WA

House

House of Lords

Deposited Paper HINF 2002/261

Deposited by

Home Office

Type

Consultation papers (Government responses); Deposited papers

Date

4 February 2002

Reference

HINF 2002/261

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