Adjournment debate on the intelligence services and the case of Mr Victor Makarov.

Adjournment debate on the intelligence services and the case of Mr Victor Makarov.

I have read about this case in the papers along the lines that have been explained to the House. I suggest that although it may be impossible for the Minister to make a detailed comment on this particular case, he ought to make at least a general comment on the...

I have read about this case in the papers along the lines that have been explained to the House. I suggest that although it may be impossible for the Minister to make a detailed comment on this particular case, he ought to make at least a general comment on the...

I am very glad to have this opportunity to raise a somewhat unusual subject—a matter relating to intelligence and a former KGB agent who worked for the British security services and eventually defected to the UK, aided and abetted by our security services, and is now living in the north...

I am very glad to have this opportunity to raise a somewhat unusual subject—a matter relating to intelligence and a former KGB agent who worked for the British security services and eventually defected to the UK, aided and abetted by our security services, and is now living in the north...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Hexham (Mr. Atkinson) on securing this debate. The various statements made by and on behalf of Mr. Makarov and the concerns that he raises are well known to this Government and, as he suggests, the previous one. As I made clear in my written...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Hexham (Mr. Atkinson) on securing this debate. The various statements made by and on behalf of Mr. Makarov and the concerns that he raises are well known to this Government and, as he suggests, the previous one. As I made clear in my written...

I do not understand how, for example, giving a pension to the man whom we are considering compromises national security.

I do not understand how, for example, giving a pension to the man whom we are considering compromises national security.

As I said, there are things that I can and things that I cannot discuss about the case or any other on the ““neither confirm nor deny”” basis for reasons that I have outlined and others that I shall describe. I shall say the little that I can about the...

As I said, there are things that I can and things that I cannot discuss about the case or any other on the ““neither confirm nor deny”” basis for reasons that I have outlined and others that I shall describe. I shall say the little that I can about the...

When the Minister talks about the possibility of complaining to the oversight body, does that simply mean that people can complain if they believe that the security services have done something against them or could, for example, someone who had loyally served the security and intelligence services and been denied...

When the Minister talks about the possibility of complaining to the oversight body, does that simply mean that people can complain if they believe that the security services have done something against them or could, for example, someone who had loyally served the security and intelligence services and been denied...

I shall deal with that briefly later. I have outlined the reasons why I cannot go further into the details surrounding Mr Makarov or any other individual case, save for the following information. Mr. Makarov has been the subject of several letters from his previous constituency Members of Parliament, my...

I shall deal with that briefly later. I have outlined the reasons why I cannot go further into the details surrounding Mr Makarov or any other individual case, save for the following information. Mr. Makarov has been the subject of several letters from his previous constituency Members of Parliament, my...

I agree with my hon. Friend, who has made an important point that needs reinforcing. The way in which this man has been treated will certainly send out a bad signal to anybody who might be tempted to do the same. Mr. Makarov had an interview with an American historian...

I agree with my hon. Friend, who has made an important point that needs reinforcing. The way in which this man has been treated will certainly send out a bad signal to anybody who might be tempted to do the same. Mr. Makarov had an interview with an American historian...

Supplementary business question on EDM 591 on the Lithuanian Foreign Minister and head of principal intelligence services in Lithuania and allegations of KGB membership.

Supplementary business question on EDM 591 on the Lithuanian Foreign Minister and head of principal intelligence services in Lithuania and allegations of KGB membership.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if former Lieutenant-Colonel Litvinenko (a) has been, (b) is being or (c) will be debriefed on security issues; what guidance his Department has given to journalists in respect of the defection of former Lieutenant-Colonel Litvinenko.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if former Lieutenant-Colonel Litvinenko (a) has been, (b) is being or (c) will be debriefed on security issues; what guidance his Department has given to journalists in respect of the defection of former Lieutenant-Colonel Litvinenko.

When they expect to publish the Intelligence and Security Committees report into the handling of the information provided by Vasili Mitrokhin. [HL 2797]. - Includes ref to fact that copy of Intelligence and Security Committees report and Govts response laid before the House today.

When they expect to publish the Intelligence and Security Committees report into the handling of the information provided by Vasili Mitrokhin. [HL 2797]. - Includes ref to fact that copy of Intelligence and Security Committees report and Govts response laid before the House today.

To ask the Prime Minister, when he expects to publish the Intelligence and Security Committee's Report into the handling of the information provided by Vasili Mitrokhin; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Prime Minister, when he expects to publish the Intelligence and Security Committee's Report into the handling of the information provided by Vasili Mitrokhin; and if he will make a statement.

Statement on the consideration by the Crown Prosecution Service of the five cases covering the Mitrokhin archive and related matters which were referred to by the Home Secretary in his oral statement of 21st October, Official Report, 336 c587-99W.

Statement on the consideration by the Crown Prosecution Service of the five cases covering the Mitrokhin archive and related matters which were referred to by the Home Secretary in his oral statement of 21st October, Official Report, 336 c587-99W.

Statement on the Mitrokhin archive and related matters. (Includes ref to copy of written statement concerning activities of KGB and its agents in Library).

Statement on the Mitrokhin archive and related matters. (Includes ref to copy of written statement concerning activities of KGB and its agents in Library).

Lords statement on the Mitrokhin archive and other related issues. (Inc ref to statement concerning activities of KGB and its agents, in library).

Lords statement on the Mitrokhin archive and other related issues. (Inc ref to statement concerning activities of KGB and its agents, in library).

Home Secretary statement on Vasili Mitrokhin: with press release dated 18.09.99. Home Office. 1999.

Home Secretary statement on Vasili Mitrokhin: with press release dated 18.09.99. Home Office. 1999.