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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he last had discussions with his Dutch counterpart about the possible deployment of Dutch troops to southern Afghanistan; and what the outcome was of such discussions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he last had discussions with his Dutch counterpart about the possible deployment of Dutch troops to southern Afghanistan; and what the outcome was of such discussions.
Asked by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 December 2005
For answer on
12 December 2005
Answered on
15 December 2005
I have regular discussions with allies including the Dutch about NATO operations in Afghanistan.
Subjects
Deployment; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan; NATO; Netherlands
Date
15 December 2005
Reference
440 c2189W; 37127
House
House of Commons
What discussions has the Minister had with his counterparts in Germany, given that Chancellor Merkel has said that she wants to press ahead with the constitution, but the British public clearly do not want it?
What discussions has the Minister had with his counterparts in Germany, given that Chancellor Merkel has said that she wants to press ahead with the constitution, but the British public clearly do not want it?
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
The Prime Minister has now met the incoming Chancellor of Germany, but it is to state the obvious to say that it is ultimately for the Germans to reach a decision on the ratification of the draft constitutional treaty on behalf of the German people, just as it is the perfect entitlement of the British Government, and ultimately the British Parliament, to reach a judgment on the right response of the United Kingdom to the decisive rejection of that treaty last spring by the French and the Dutch.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; Germany; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Given the reality that the constitution is as dead as the Monty Python parrot, would it not be better for Britain to propose a more sensible alternative—the idea that, in future, Europe should be an association of independent, democratic states responsible for their own internal affairs—[Hon. Members: ““Hear, hear.””]—co-operating only where there is mutual benefit to be gained?
Given the reality that the constitution is as dead as the Monty Python parrot, would it not be better for Britain to propose a more sensible alternative—the idea that, in future, Europe should be an association of independent, democratic states responsible for their own internal affairs—[Hon. Members: ““Hear, hear.””]—co-operating only where there is mutual benefit to be gained?
Asked by
Kelvin Hopkins
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
I think that the cheers of Conservative Members reflect the candour with which my hon. Friend has revealed his true agenda, which underlies so many of the questions that he asks—not only in Foreign Office questions but in wider debates on the issue. It is, however, continually the case and remains the case that the draft constitutional treaty was agreed by 25 member states, so it is not the role of any one member state to declare it dead. That explains the unanimous decision that was reached back in June, which will be the basis of further conversations in the European Council next spring.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does the Minister agree that, rather than concentrate on what people might view as abstract issues of constitutional detail, there should be an emphasis on bringing home to the British people the benefits of EU membership?
Does the Minister agree that, rather than concentrate on what people might view as abstract issues of constitutional detail, there should be an emphasis on bringing home to the British people the benefits of EU membership?
Asked by
Wayne David
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
I certainly agree that people in both France and the Netherlands were voting on the text, and we need to respect the judgment that they reached. The broader context of how Europe can meet the challenges of globalisation explains the broader conversation in which European leaders engaged when they met at Hampton Court in October.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; UK membership of EU; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Following the rejection of the treaty in the French and Dutch referendums, the June European Council agreed unanimously on the need for a period for reflection to consider the right way forward for Europe. The position remains that the Council will return to the issue of the draft constitutional treaty at the June Council in 2006.
Following the rejection of the treaty in the French and Dutch referendums, the June European Council agreed unanimously on the need for a period for reflection to consider the right way forward for Europe. The position remains that the Council will return to the issue of the draft constitutional treaty at the June Council in 2006.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will make a statement on the future of the European constitution.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c120-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Clearly a period of reflection is in the interests of the whole of the European Union. However, there are elements of the constitution that match Britain's reform agenda. Is my right hon. Friend confident that during our presidency we have achieved what we set out to achieve in connection with reforming the structure of the EU? Will he assure the House that if we do not get those agreements by the end of the presidency, he and the Foreign Secretary will pursue this agenda until the EU is made more efficient and effective, irrespective of what happens to the constitution?
Clearly a period of reflection is in the interests of the whole of the European Union. However, there are elements of the constitution that match Britain's reform agenda. Is my right hon. Friend confident that during our presidency we have achieved what we set out to achieve in connection with reforming the structure of the EU? Will he assure the House that if we do not get those agreements by the end of the presidency, he and the Foreign Secretary will pursue this agenda until the EU is made more efficient and effective, irrespective of what happens to the constitution?
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
My hon. Friend's question contains a number of points. First, the judgment that the British Government reached, in the light of the decisive rejection in France and the Netherlands, was that the best use of the time during the British presidency was to engage in a broader conversation about the future of Europe. That explains the agenda that we set for the Hampton Court meeting in October in relation to specific future reforms of the European Union. Of course we have made substantive reforms in policy areas—for example, on the sugar regime, as was mentioned earlier—but in the coming six months further reflection is needed on the correct way forward, not least given the disparate range of opinions now being expressed in Europe on the future of the constitutional treaty.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I certainly agree that people in both France and the Netherlands were voting on the text, and we need to respect the judgment that they reached. The broader context of how Europe can meet the challenges of globalisation explains the broader conversation in which European leaders engaged when they met at Hampton Court in October.
I certainly agree that people in both France and the Netherlands were voting on the text, and we need to respect the judgment that they reached. The broader context of how Europe can meet the challenges of globalisation explains the broader conversation in which European leaders engaged when they met at Hampton Court in October.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Wayne David
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Minister agree that, rather than concentrate on what people might view as abstract issues of constitutional detail, there should be an emphasis on bringing home to the British people the benefits of EU membership?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As the EU presses on with the defence agency, criminal law code and the strengthening of foreign policy in many other crucial elements of the constitution, should not the Prime Minister keep his word to this House and the British people by holding a referendum in this country before the constitution returns to the EU agenda next year? The promise was unequivocal: we were told that we would have a referendum irrespective of what other countries did.
As the EU presses on with the defence agency, criminal law code and the strengthening of foreign policy in many other crucial elements of the constitution, should not the Prime Minister keep his word to this House and the British people by holding a referendum in this country before the constitution returns to the EU agenda next year? The promise was unequivocal: we were told that we would have a referendum irrespective of what other countries did.
Asked by
Lord Redwood
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
That was a worthy attempt, but the position of the British Government has been set out several times in the House and elsewhere. The draft constitutional treaty would be ratified by means of a referendum in the United Kingdom, but the right hon. Gentleman is right to recognise that there needs to be a legal basis for decisions taken by the European Commission and, indeed, by the other institutions of the EU. That continues to be the case, notwithstanding the period of reflection for the constitutional treaty.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
That was a worthy attempt, but the position of the British Government has been set out several times in the House and elsewhere. The draft constitutional treaty would be ratified by means of a referendum in the United Kingdom, but the right hon. Gentleman is right to recognise that there needs to be a legal basis for decisions taken by the European Commission and, indeed, by the other institutions of the EU. That continues to be the case, notwithstanding the period of reflection for the constitutional treaty.
That was a worthy attempt, but the position of the British Government has been set out several times in the House and elsewhere. The draft constitutional treaty would be ratified by means of a referendum in the United Kingdom, but the right hon. Gentleman is right to recognise that there needs to be a legal basis for decisions taken by the European Commission and, indeed, by the other institutions of the EU. That continues to be the case, notwithstanding the period of reflection for the constitutional treaty.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Redwood
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
As the EU presses on with the defence agency, criminal law code and the strengthening of foreign policy in many other crucial elements of the constitution, should not the Prime Minister keep his word to this House and the British people by holding a referendum in this country before the constitution returns to the EU agenda next year? The promise was unequivocal: we were told that we would have a referendum irrespective of what other countries did.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Asked by
Angus Robertson
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Angus Robertson
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend's question contains a number of points. First, the judgment that the British Government reached, in the light of the decisive rejection in France and the Netherlands, was that the best use of the time during the British presidency was to engage in a broader conversation about the future of Europe. That explains the agenda that we set for the Hampton Court meeting in October in relation to specific future reforms of the European Union. Of course we have made substantive reforms in policy areas—for example, on the sugar regime, as was mentioned earlier—but in the coming six months further reflection is needed on the correct way forward, not least given the disparate range of opinions now being expressed in Europe on the future of the constitutional treaty.
My hon. Friend's question contains a number of points. First, the judgment that the British Government reached, in the light of the decisive rejection in France and the Netherlands, was that the best use of the time during the British presidency was to engage in a broader conversation about the future of Europe. That explains the agenda that we set for the Hampton Court meeting in October in relation to specific future reforms of the European Union. Of course we have made substantive reforms in policy areas—for example, on the sugar regime, as was mentioned earlier—but in the coming six months further reflection is needed on the correct way forward, not least given the disparate range of opinions now being expressed in Europe on the future of the constitutional treaty.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Clearly a period of reflection is in the interests of the whole of the European Union. However, there are elements of the constitution that match Britain's reform agenda. Is my right hon. Friend confident that during our presidency we have achieved what we set out to achieve in connection with reforming the structure of the EU? Will he assure the House that if we do not get those agreements by the end of the presidency, he and the Foreign Secretary will pursue this agenda until the EU is made more efficient and effective, irrespective of what happens to the constitution?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Prime Minister has now met the incoming Chancellor of Germany, but it is to state the obvious to say that it is ultimately for the Germans to reach a decision on the ratification of the draft constitutional treaty on behalf of the German people, just as it is the perfect entitlement of the British Government, and ultimately the British Parliament, to reach a judgment on the right response of the United Kingdom to the decisive rejection of that treaty last spring by the French and the Dutch.
The Prime Minister has now met the incoming Chancellor of Germany, but it is to state the obvious to say that it is ultimately for the Germans to reach a decision on the ratification of the draft constitutional treaty on behalf of the German people, just as it is the perfect entitlement of the British Government, and ultimately the British Parliament, to reach a judgment on the right response of the United Kingdom to the decisive rejection of that treaty last spring by the French and the Dutch.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions has the Minister had with his counterparts in Germany, given that Chancellor Merkel has said that she wants to press ahead with the constitution, but the British public clearly do not want it?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I think that the cheers of Conservative Members reflect the candour with which my hon. Friend has revealed his true agenda, which underlies so many of the questions that he asks—not only in Foreign Office questions but in wider debates on the issue. It is, however, continually the case and remains the case that the draft constitutional treaty was agreed by 25 member states, so it is not the role of any one member state to declare it dead. That explains the unanimous decision that was reached back in June, which will be the basis of further conversations in the European Council next spring.
I think that the cheers of Conservative Members reflect the candour with which my hon. Friend has revealed his true agenda, which underlies so many of the questions that he asks—not only in Foreign Office questions but in wider debates on the issue. It is, however, continually the case and remains the case that the draft constitutional treaty was agreed by 25 member states, so it is not the role of any one member state to declare it dead. That explains the unanimous decision that was reached back in June, which will be the basis of further conversations in the European Council next spring.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Kelvin Hopkins
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Given the reality that the constitution is as dead as the Monty Python parrot, would it not be better for Britain to propose a more sensible alternative—the idea that, in future, Europe should be an association of independent, democratic states responsible for their own internal affairs—[Hon. Members: ““Hear, hear.””]—co-operating only where there is mutual benefit to be gained?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will make a statement on the future of the European constitution.
If he will make a statement on the future of the European constitution.
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 November 2005
For answer on
29 November 2005
Answered on
29 November 2005
Following the rejection of the treaty in the French and Dutch referendums, the June European Council agreed unanimously on the need for a period for reflection to consider the right way forward for Europe. The position remains that the Council will return to the issue of the draft constitutional treaty at the June Council in 2006.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c120-1; 32391
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the plans to sell off Holland Park Secondary School; and whether the governors of Holland Park Secondary School had apprised her Department of their proposal to sell off the school.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the plans to sell off Holland Park Secondary School; and whether the governors of Holland Park Secondary School had apprised her Department of their proposal to sell off the school.
Asked by
Derek Wyatt
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Malvern
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 November 2005
For answer on
10 November 2005
Answered on
14 November 2005
[holding answer 10 November 2005]: In January 2004, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea applied, with the knowledge and consent of the Governors of Holland Park Secondary School, to dispose of part of the school site. The land to be sold consists of a hard play court, a gymnasium and a small swimming pool. Only the sale of the hard play court needs the Secretary of State's consent.The proceeds of sale of this land will be used towards the costs of redeveloping the school on its northern site. The outcome will be a brand new state of the art school with some first class sports facilities. Consent was given on 25 March 2004.
Subjects
Land; Sales; Holland Park School
Date
14 November 2005
Reference
439 c944W;439 c944W; 27248
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British nationals have been convicted and been given life sentences for drug smuggling in (a) Thailand, (b) Singapore, (c) Turkey, (d) Morocco, (e) Tunisia and (f) the Netherlands in the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British nationals have been convicted and been given life sentences for drug smuggling in (a) Thailand, (b) Singapore, (c) Turkey, (d) Morocco, (e) Tunisia and (f) the Netherlands in the last five years.
Asked by
Andrew Rosindell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Kim Howells
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 November 2005
For answer on
3 November 2005
Answered on
11 November 2005
The following table provides figures for the number of British nationals we are aware of who have been convicted and given life sentences for drug smuggling in each of these countries in the last five years.
| Country | Number of British nationals |
| Thailand | 4 |
| Singapore | 0 |
| Turkey | 0 |
| Morocco | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
Subjects
British nationality; Drugs; Life imprisonment; Sentencing; Smuggling; Turkey; Thailand; Morocco; Netherlands; Tunisia; Singapore
Date
11 November 2005
Reference
439 c858W;439 c858W; 25275
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans there are to support Holland Park Secondary School through the Building Schools for the Future initiative.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans there are to support Holland Park Secondary School through the Building Schools for the Future initiative.
Asked by
Derek Wyatt
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Malvern
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 November 2005
For answer on
10 November 2005
Answered on
10 November 2005
Building Schools for the Future is our long-term programme to provide 21st-century facilities for all secondary pupils. We aim to do this in 15 waves of investment from 2005–06, subject to future public spending decisions. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has submitted an expression of interest for its schools, including Holland Park School. We have indicated to the authority that it may join the programme in waves 4 to 6, which we hope to announce in 2007 after the next spending review.
Subjects
Construction; Buildings; Finance; Secondary education; Holland Park School
Date
10 November 2005
Reference
27249; 439 c730W;439 c730W
House
House of Commons
Type
Treaties;
Command papers
Author
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Laid on
11 October 2005
Subjects
Natural gas; Pipelines; Netherlands
Date
11 October 2005
Reference
Cm 6675;Netherlands 2 (2005)
House
House of Commons
Type
Treaties;
Command papers
Author
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Laid on
24 August 2005
Subjects
Continental shelf; Sovereignty; Netherlands
Date
24 August 2005
Reference
Cm 6658; Netherlands 1 (2005)
House
House of Lords; House of Commons