My Lords, is it not the case that, without access to EU databases and the European arrest warrant, in terms of security we are leaving the European Union on a wing and a prayer?

My Lords, is it not the case that, without access to EU databases and the European arrest warrant, in terms of security we are leaving the European Union on a wing and a prayer?

Can the Minister confirm, contrary to recent reports, that the Government have no intention to reduce defence expenditure in real terms?

Can the Minister confirm, contrary to recent reports, that the Government have no intention to reduce defence expenditure in real terms?

My Lords, what monitoring does the Ministry of Defence carry out in relation to arrangements such as those between Leonardo and the storage company? In particular, given that the national interest may be at stake, what legal advice have the Government taken on whether or not it would be appropriate to seek an injunction against the auction proposed for 6 February?

My Lords, what monitoring does the Ministry of Defence carry out in relation to arrangements such as those between Leonardo and the storage company? In particular, given that the national interest may be at stake, what legal advice have the Government taken on whether or not it would be appropriate to seek an injunction against the auction proposed for 6 February?

My Lords, would the anxieties of the noble Lord, Lord West, not be allayed were it the position that the Royal Navy, as he has frequently argued, should have more surface ships? In view of its responsibilities in this area, would it not be appropriate for Defra to lobby the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ensure there are no more cuts to the defence budget?

My Lords, would the anxieties of the noble Lord, Lord West, not be allayed were it the position that the Royal Navy, as he has frequently argued, should have more surface ships? In view of its responsibilities in this area, would it not be appropriate for Defra to lobby the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ensure there are no more cuts to the defence budget?

My Lords, I wonder whether the answer to the question posed by the noble Lord, Lord Triesman, is that we should pay more attention to the generals in the White House, who appear to have achieved something approaching a military coup, albeit with civilian purpose. It is quite right to point to the difficulties of the relationship, but one area that has not been discussed so far is cyberwarfare. Cyberwarfare between permanent members of the Security Council is hardly likely to increase confidence. If analysis were to be of any effect, it would necessarily involve the exchange of intelligence. Intelligence exchanged among the five would inevitably be intelligence available to the 190-odd members of the United Nations. Finally, although it makes a small contribution to security, should not the United Kingdom—and, indeed, the Security Council—be concentrating on drug and people trafficking, counterterrorism, as has been mentioned, and crimes against humanity?

My Lords, I wonder whether the answer to the question posed by the noble Lord, Lord Triesman, is that we should pay more attention to the generals in the White House, who appear to have achieved something approaching a military coup, albeit with civilian purpose. It is quite right to point to the difficulties of the relationship, but one area that has not been discussed so far is cyberwarfare. Cyberwarfare between permanent members of the Security Council is hardly likely to increase confidence. If analysis were to be of any effect, it would necessarily involve the exchange of intelligence. Intelligence exchanged among the five would inevitably be intelligence available to the 190-odd members of the United Nations. Finally, although it makes a small contribution to security, should not the United Kingdom—and, indeed, the Security Council—be concentrating on drug and people trafficking, counterterrorism, as has been mentioned, and crimes against humanity?

To ask the Prime Minister when he plans to publish the paper he referred to in evidence to the Liaison Committee on 8 February setting out the way forward for the Iraqiisation of security (HC 318-i); and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Prime Minister when he plans to publish the paper he referred to in evidence to the Liaison Committee on 8 February setting out the way forward for the Iraqiisation of security (HC 318-i); and if he will make a statement.

(2) what legal immunities apply to individuals employed by private (a) military and (b) security companies contracted to his Department in Iraq;

(2) what legal immunities apply to individuals employed by private (a) military and (b) security companies contracted to his Department in Iraq;

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether personnel employed by private (a) military and (b) security companies contracted to his Department in Iraq are required to record incidents involving the injury or death of Iraqis;

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether personnel employed by private (a) military and (b) security companies contracted to his Department in Iraq are required to record incidents involving the injury or death of Iraqis;

(3) how many personnel are working for private (a) military and (b) security companies contracted to his Department in (i) Iraq and (ii) Multi-National Division South East in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

(3) how many personnel are working for private (a) military and (b) security companies contracted to his Department in (i) Iraq and (ii) Multi-National Division South East in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Prime Minister, whether it is his policy that Israel should cease building settlements and the security wall on Palestinian territory unconditionally; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Prime Minister, whether it is his policy that Israel should cease building settlements and the security wall on Palestinian territory unconditionally; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what conditions relating to (a) security sector reform and (b) human rights are included in the contracts governing the Al Yamamah programme; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what conditions relating to (a) security sector reform and (b) human rights are included in the contracts governing the Al Yamamah programme; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information the Government has collated on the numbers of (a) physical attacks against women and (b) politically motivated physical attacks (i) this year and (ii) last year in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement. - Inc...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information the Government has collated on the numbers of (a) physical attacks against women and (b) politically motivated physical attacks (i) this year and (ii) last year in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement. - Inc...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms there are to allow the Government to monitor, regulate and ensure the security of the transport of dual-use pathogens (a) within the UK, (b) within the EU and (c) from the UK to third countries. - Includes ref to regulations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms there are to allow the Government to monitor, regulate and ensure the security of the transport of dual-use pathogens (a) within the UK, (b) within the EU and (c) from the UK to third countries. - Includes ref to regulations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23rd January, 378 c851-2W, on stolen equipment, whether the computer equipment stolen from his Department was (a) new and unused and (b) used; and what was the nature of the data stored on such items...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23rd January, 378 c851-2W, on stolen equipment, whether the computer equipment stolen from his Department was (a) new and unused and (b) used; and what was the nature of the data stored on such items...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many breaches of security were reported at his Department's bases and headquarters in each of the last five years; how many arrests and prosecutions have resulted; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures and fact that central records...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many breaches of security were reported at his Department's bases and headquarters in each of the last five years; how many arrests and prosecutions have resulted; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures and fact that central records...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the state of security at his Department's bases and headquarters in the UK and the steps taken to deter unwanted intrusion; what review of security procedures at his Department's bases and headquarters he plans to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the state of security at his Department's bases and headquarters in the UK and the steps taken to deter unwanted intrusion; what review of security procedures at his Department's bases and headquarters he plans to...

What consideration he has given to the consequences of the US Nato Participation Act of 1994 on the security of central Europe.

What consideration he has given to the consequences of the US Nato Participation Act of 1994 on the security of central Europe.

What is his policy towards joint planning and training between the members of NATO and the other members of the North Atlantic Co-operation Council. - Inc ref to statement issued at the meeting of Defence Ministers at NATO Headquarters on 1 April 1992 & NACC statement of 18.12.92. (Both documents...

What is his policy towards joint planning and training between the members of NATO and the other members of the North Atlantic Co-operation Council. - Inc ref to statement issued at the meeting of Defence Ministers at NATO Headquarters on 1 April 1992 & NACC statement of 18.12.92. (Both documents...

If he will outline the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards a security role for the European Community.

If he will outline the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards a security role for the European Community.