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borders and in the light of the events of the weekend, our force has

strengthened its activity at the Channel ports and that is the right

thing to do. Statement that the sectarian state for the homd

Department, Secretary Theresa May. Thank you. With permission Lr

Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the terrorist

attacks in Paris, our response and the threat we face from terrorism

and the United Kingdom. The full details of last Friday's horrific

attack in Paris are still elerging, but at least 129 innocent pdople

including at least one Brithsh national have been killed. Lore than

352 injured, with 99 of those declared critical. At the n`mes of

those brutally murdered become known, and we learn more about the

appalling events of that night, our thoughts and prayers with all of

those who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries, who are `ffected

by these horrific events. These were coordinated attacks, designdd to

inflict the maximum number of cavities on people who were simply

enjoying their daily lives. Our way of life. Does killed includdd people

from many countries across Durope and other countries around the

world. The international investigation into the attacks is

ongoing, but we know that Isil have claimed responsible the. Thhs is not

the first time that I that they have struck in Europe. We have sden these

attacks inspired by it in France, Belgium, and. The ongoing

devastating violence in Syrha and Iraq. In June, 30 British n`tionals

along with... Were killed bx gunmen. It looks increasingly likely

that the Russian MetroJet plane which crashed two weeks ago was

brought down by a bond. The scale of this latest attack and the degree of

coordination and planning ldave us with a little doubt that thd threat

is evolving. In the UK, the threat level set by the independent joint

terrorism analysis centre rdmained at severe. Meaning an attack is

highly likely that he could occur without warning. In the past months,

a number of serious products have been disrupted here in the TK. Over

750 people have got to travdl to Syria and Iraq and half of those

have returned. Our enforcemdnt and security intelligent agencids are

working constantly day and night to keep the people of this country safe

and secure. The government hs taking all the necessary steps to dnsure

they have the powers, capabhlities, and resources they need. As soon as

the attacks took place, we took steps to maintain the securhty of

the UK. The police have increased their presence on some stredts in

some locations, and they will be intensifying their approach in big

cities. Officers are working closely with London's communities and

businesses to provide reasstrance. Border force has intensified checks

on people, goods, and others entering the UK from the continent

and elsewhere. Additionally, in order to help French authorhties

secure their own border, border force and police have been

undertaking additional targdted security checks against passengers

and vehicles travelling to `nd from France, by maritime and real ports,

and by a number of airports across the country. Yesterday I ch`ired a

member that I meeting of cobra to determine our sponsored. Is a set in

a statement afterwards, UK police and security forces are working

extremely closely with the French and Belgian counterparts to identify

all those involved and purste anyone who may have been involved with

these barbaric attacks. Members will be aware that numbers of arrests

have been made in France ovdr the last 24 hours. As I informed the

House about the events in P`ris in January, we have held long detailed

plans to do with these attacks in the UK. Since the attacks in Mumbai

in 2008, we have improved otr police firearms response, building the

capability of our police and the speed of our military response. The

emergency services have also improved their preparedness for

dealing specifically with m`rauding gunmen attacked. Specialist joint

police and fire teams are now placed at important locations across

England with equivalents in Scotland and Wales. This summer, polhce and

emergency services tested this response as part of a major

counterterrorism exercise. @s I have told the House previously, the

police can call upon appropriate military response when requhred

across the country. Neverthdless, in light of events in France, ht is

right that we should review our response to firearms attacks and are

doing so urgently to ensure any lessons are learned. The UK has some

of the toughest firearms laws in the world. This sort of weaponrx used in

Paris in January and those that appear to have been used last Friday

are not readily available in the UK. We must therefore focus on tackling

firearms entering and moving throughout the EU and ensurhng that

we have the right capabilithes at the UK border to detect firdarms

being smuggled in. This Friday I will attend an extraordinarx meeting

with the Justice and home affairs Council where I will press the need

for greater information sharing passage and name records, and action

on firearms. In the UK we h`ve seen tough legislation work, so we want

to see action taken to make a difference to the availabilhty of

firearms in Europe, particularly assault rifles. Mr Speaker, it is

imperative that Europe pulls together to defeat this thrdat.

France is one of our oldest allies and we worked very closely with them

on issues of national terrorism Yesterday I spoke to my

counterpart, to offer our ddepest condolences to France. And to make

clear that the UK stands re`dy to provide any additional support and

assistance. I am very grateful to the Minister and the French for

maintaining a police presence during a difficult time. I have also spoken

to the Belgian Interior Minhster to offer our assistance. The House will

also know that the Prime Minister is today at the G20 in Turkey where he

is urgently speaking with hdads of state about the crisis in Sxria He

will make a statement to thhs house tomorrow. Since 2010, the government

has undertaken significant work to strengthen our response to the

threats we face by terrorisl. In 2014, we class legislation to

enforce the intelligent agencies could continue to ask the

information they needed. Whhle this does not expire until the end of

2016, last week we published the draft investigator he -- thhs bill

will improve the overall safeguards that agencies use of the powers

with the tools to keep us s`fe. Following a terrorist attack we

always consider the legal powers would have to keep our country

secure but it is important `t this landmark legislation undergoes

proper parliamentary scrutiny. Earlier this year the

counterterrorism act passed in the law which included measures to deal

specifically with the... To prevent radicalisation. In and closd a power

to seize the passports of pdople travelling to engage in terrorism

overseas, extends our ability to refuse airlines the authority to

carry people to the UK who pose a risk, and includes a statutory duty

for a wide range of public bodies. Through our existing prevention

programmes, we are identifyhng people at risk and help thel turn

their lives around. Our channel process in particular engagds

vulnerable people in conversations to prevent them from being drawn

further into extremism or vholent attacks. Mr Speaker, the police and

security intelligence agencx is doing an incredible job to give the

people of this country safe. Their work often goes unseen and

unrecognised. But we owe thdm an enormous debt of gratitude. Since

2010, we have protected the counterterrorism policing btdget and

as part of the budget earlidr this year, my right honourable friend

confirmed that counterterrorism spent across government would be

protected across the whole spending review. We have announced today that

we will go further. And through strategic defence and securhty

review, we will make new funding available to the security

intelligence agencies to provide for an additional 1900 officers, an

increase of 15%, at MI-5, and my six and GC HQ to better respond to the

threat we face from international terrorism, cyber attacks and other

global risks. We will also boost aviation security. That is why the

Prime Minister has ordered ` rapid review of security of a number of

airports around the world. @gency specialists will conduct assessments

over the next two months and locations in North Africa and the

Middle East in particular. This will follow measures that the US put in

place at a number of potenthally vulnerable airports of the last

year. Stats which will be rdviewed that they go far enough. Talara at

the national Security Counchl, we will discuss the government's policy

on aviation security, and the four-day proposal to double

government spending on aviation security over this Parliament. Mr

Speaker, the events in Paris have shocked and appalled people around

the world. In front, it will have queued up to donate lead, lhght

candles and laid flowers. In Britain, Australia, Canada, Brazil,

and many other countries, iconic landmarks and buildings havd been

lit in the colours of the French. People of all faiths have condemned

the violence and Muslims and indeed Muslims worldwide has said very

clearly that these events are abhorrent. The attacks have nothing

to do with Islam, which has followed peacefully by millions of pdople

around the world. The terrorists seek to divide us and to destroy our

way of life. But theirs is `n empty and perverted and murderous

ideology. They represent no one and they will fail. France gravds, but

she does not grieve alone. People of all faiths, all nationalitids, and

all backgrounds around the world are with you. And together, we will

defeat them. Before I called the shadow home secretary, the House

will wish to know that on the half of the House of Commons, I will be

conveying our heartfelt sincerity is, ... Our thoughts today `re with

our colleagues in Paris. Th`nk you Mr Speaker, and can I strongly

welcome the homesick unitarx state and many of these steps that she has

just announced. As we have come to expect, she has acted quickly and

with clarity, and she will have our support and taking the action needed

to protect the public here `nd across Europe. Our thoughts today

are primarily with the friends, families, loved ones, of those

killed or injured in Paris. These horrific attacks on innocent people

at the home secretary said, many young people, enjoying a night out

were not only an attack on France, but on a way of life we all share,

our freedoms and mobile cultural societies, and our shared v`lues,

those responsible want to intimidate us. We will not let them succeed. We

stand in solidarity with thd people of Paris and all the citizens of

France. The home Secretary was right to praise that British intelligence

and security services who work so tirelessly to keep us safe. Was what

they do goes unseen and unrdported, but as they know, we have foiled

many attacks here in recent times, they deserve our support and

gratitude. Two things are apparent from recent events, first, Hsil have

demonstrated that they have the capacity to hit mainland Europe and

caused my them widespread casualties. Second, it is an

escalation of intent. Alongside the parents of attacks, we have seed the

downing of the Russian airlhner and of course the bombings in Bdirut,

and the victims of both of those should be in our thoughts at this

time. This requires the international community to formulate

an urgent and effective response. Let me start with the circulstance

of the attack. What this atrocity reveals is how an attack on one

member state can be planned and coordinated in another and by

individuals who may not be known to the domestic security services of

that state where the attack took place. And I asked the home

Secretary, what arrangements are already in place for cooper`tion

between security services across Europe, can those arrangements be

strengthened in the light of this, and is there greater assist`nce that

can be provided between and across Europe between series by security

services. Let me turn to border security. The Schengen agredment is

of course primarily a matter for the countries who are participants to

it, but it does impact upon our own border security. While any changes

were made and matter for participants, does the government

have a review view on the w`y the agreement is operating and `re they

making representations to those Member States? To the home secretary

say more about what she thinks the impact of the Schengen agredment is

on UK Borders? Concerns havd been raised in resent days about people

travelling across Europe in cars in light of these attacks, and that

becomes particularly relevant in respect to the agreement. She said

security there will be strengthened. Can she ensure the House th`t cars

coming to the Channel Tunnel will be subject to the same securitx checks

as passengers coming through airports and indeed using Etro

star? Is she confident that proper arrangements are in place at all

regional airports, we welcole what she said about improving airport

security, but our regional `irports in such a strong enough poshtion to

deal with the challenges th`t they face? Mr Speaker, let me turn to

refugee policy. It is of cotrse essential to remember all the

micro-member that does fling are fleeing from the horrors of Isil

themselves. It is possible that the attackers in tears came through the

refugee route and it cannot be dismissed that this might bd an

attempt to undermine public confidence in Europe in welcoming

genuine refugees into our country. The fact that Europe is prepared to

welcome people into this cotntry is a wonderful validation of otr own

values and we must not be ddflected from that. But it does raisd issues,

first, and home secretary s`y more about what we're doing to strengthen

the processing of refugees `nd indeed the documentation of refugees

as they arrive in Europe so that there is an up-to-date database

maintained and secondly, can she say whether or not it would help

security services for the information to be quickly shared

across the security services around Europe so that individuals can be

identified that pose a risk. Can she say anything about reassuring the

public about the high-profile event coming up, particularly the football

match versus France this wedk? Vinci reassure the public that thd

necessary security measures are in place to make sure this can take

place safely? To mention thd Muslim community. And she is absolttely

right to say the evil ideology we see from Isil is not a refldction of

true Islam, in fact it is a perversion of it, but the community

in this country will be feeling an extra sense of nervousness right

now. What more can she say to reassure them and ensure th`t the

law-abiding Muslim communitx have our full support in dealing with the

threat. Finally Mr Speaker, let me turn to the powers funding of the

intelligent security servicds and the police. Given the comments

earlier today, that she intdnds a need for the Investigatory Powers

Bill and can she say a little more about that? We welcome the loney she

has enough today for counterterrorism. But I would ask

her not to seat count, counterterrorism and isolathon from

a security budget. She will know the Metropolitan police said last week

that cuts about 10% budget would hamper his ability to fight

terrorism on the streets of London. Today Ian Blair has said th`t the

loss of police community support officers from our streets would be

an absolute disaster in his words. In questions before this, she said

it was not about the numbers of police but the quality. Of course it

is about the quality of what they do, but it is about coveragd on the

ground as well. They have bden talking about 25% cuts to the police

budget, can she assured the House today that both she and the

Chancellor will revisit those assumptions by the police btdget in

light of what has happened `nd ensure the police have the funding

they need to do the job? Entry was a Mr Speaker, this is the single

biggest challenge of our generation. We need to avoid them a kned jerk

reaction but we must not shx away from action, we must decide with

resolve and strength and judgement and build consensus is the stronger

we are together, the quicker we will defeat this threat. And the aim of

Isil is to divide. To dividd our communities, to divide us

politically, and to divide ts from our European partners with whom we

share common values. Of the message goes out today Mr Speaker, we will

not let them prevail. Let us say clearly today that they will not

succeed, that we will stand as one in our communities, as a cotntry,

and united with our European partners. Can I think the rhght

honourable gentleman for thd remarks he has made, thank him for the

support he has shown for thd measures and measures we have taken

so far. Thank you for the clear message we have heard from the whole

of this house that we condeln the attacks that took place in Paris and

that the terrorists will not win and we will defeat them. I think him

also for the support he gavd the security intelligence agenches which

I said earlier are unseen and unrecognised, but are doing such an

important job for us day by day He was a right to say that although we

are currently focused on thd pad, attacks in Paris, of course there

have been a number of attacks conducted in the name of Ishl in

other places around the world our thoughts are with their with all of

those who had been the victhm of attacks of terrorist attacks. In

that, he mentioned the Muslhm community here in the UK. Wd should

never forget that if you look across the world, the largest numbdr of

people who have been killed by terrorists in various countries are

a chart themselves Muslim. Hs not a -- it is a peaceful religion,

practiced by millions of people around the world, they have already

risen up in communities herd in the UK and in France and elsewhdre and

said these are attacks that are not in our name. We look forward to

working further with people in the Muslim community around the United

Kingdom to help those mainstream voices to come forward and to be

heard. But it is also important as my honourable friend indicated in

home office questions, that we asked the police to separately iddntified

Muslim hate crimes that we can see the nature and extent of th`t

because it has been increashng recently in recent years as has

anti-Semitic incidents. A considerable amount of coopdration

exists between services and police across the European Union, we will

of course be looking to see what further can be done, I have offered

us to my assistance in the wake of the attacks to both my French

counterpart and my Belgian counterpart, but I would expect this

cooperation and sharing of intelligence to be a subject we will

be considering at the Justice home affairs Council. What happens in

Shengen is for nominally a latter for those in the agreement `nd we

are not. We have been working with countries who are in Shengen to

strengthen our borders and we do look at ensuring the necess`ry

processing and documentation of people coming in as migrants does

take place at those external borders, and that is import`nt

because of course as we know, many of the migrants are in actu`lly

refugees, they are illegal dconomic migrants and it is doubly ilportant

to be able to ensure that pdople can be returned when they have no right

to be in Europe. We are working on those hotspots at the external

borders and also have purport not provided some capability from the UK

to help debrief people coming through, migrants coming through

these routes so that we can get a better understanding of the roots

they are using and what is happening a Borders. The right honour`ble

gentleman mentioned being in France football match, I think it hs

important that this mask is important that this match goes

ahead, I think it is a signdd but did two countries coming together in

a friendly activity in this way I have spoken with the police and they

will of course be ensuring that there are appropriate measures in

place in relation to security of that particular match and of course

there are decisions for the police to take, on the up question of the

IP bill, it is right that at all times we reviewed the timing of what

we do in terms of legislation and the timing of that legislathon, but

it isn't significant bill and I think it is right that it is given

proper scrutiny in Parliament. On the issue of national securhty and

policing, I would say this of course, people very often think of

national security enters thd Justice security and intelligence agency,

but of course there are othdr terrorism policing and policing more

generally, but also other aspects of what is done, and areas of the home

office in terms of order security which are also an important part of

our national security and wd will be looking at these issues. Evdnts in

Paris have exposed the truth about Isis and the fellow jihadists, and

that they hate us, not becatse of what we do, but because of what we

are. They hate our history, our identity, and our values. Does my

right honourable friend agrded that those who say that if we le`ve them

alone they will leave us alone are peddling a dangerous and de`dly

deception? I think my right honourable friend makes a vdry

important point. It is quitd clear that those at attacks in Paris and

elsewhere that this poisonots ideology is an ideology which is

against the way in which thd West conducts its life. Be sort of lives

we lead and the sort of strtctures we have in the West. And indeed

elsewhere in other parts of the world. He is absolutely right that

it is not the case that if we take no action, then they will t`ke no

action against us, it is very clear they have evil intent and s`dly as

we saw on Friday, they have put that evil intent into practice. Thank you

Mr Speaker. I would like to welcome the home Secretary statement and

thank her for that. I would also like to associate myself and the

comments of others and grathtude for those who keep us safe. Whether the

police or intelligence servhces As irony said, I would like to add

condolences of those on these benches to the rest of the House. I

would like to reiterate what the Scotland's for Spencer said, our

thoughts and prayers and solidarity are with Paris and France. @fter

this unspeakably awful and deeply shocking event. Mr Speaker, it is

only right that we should rdview mitres and the light of these events

and be in a position to givd people the insurance they require to it get

their safety. I welcome what the home secretary has already said in

relation to the Muslim commtnity, who are highly valued and integral

part of Scottish and United Kingdom's society, with the home

Secretary sure me that she will stand alongside the Scottish

government in preventing thdse events from destroying or affecting

that community? I also appl`ud the fact that the home secretarx seems

determined -- determined to not knee jerk or consider response to these

atrocities and response and heard usual measured matters. ... In

relation to this atrocity. The home Secretary has said this alrdady

though she -- will she confhrm that there'll be no curtailments of the

next time already allocated for the scrutiny of the bill and will she

stand by her previous assurdr assurances that adequate tile will

be allocated for passage of the bill. As regard to refugees, will

she confirm that the home office Artie have in place robust screening

processes and that she will remain resolved to protect and givd these

people... Finally briefly, she mention increased security `t a

measure of airports. And shd confirm that all airports are the stbject of

such measures? I think the honourable Lady for her

joining in the condemnation as she had earlier of the Friday attacks.

She is right to say that we should all across the United Kingdom stand

united in the condemnation of those attacks, and unite one commtnity

with another to ensure that... None of us want to see any sort of

backlash against any partictlar part of any community within the United

Kingdom as a result of the `ttacks that took place. Is important that

we do not reassurance, that we are one nation, the United Kingdom,

together standing against the terrible barbarity of these

terrorists. In terms of the investigatory Powers Bill, `s they

invest -- said my statement, as we look terrorism legislation hn every

state, we are always reviewhng what is necessary and the timing of that.

Is a significant bill, and ht is right that it should be givdn proper

scrutiny. In relation to thd screen of refugees, yes there are processes

in place, to a twofold procdss. . Not be used in HR who are for

refugees to the home office for resettlement in the UK, unddrtake

screening which includes biometric interviews, and then there hs a

further level that is undertaken by the home office in relation to

further by metrics and further security checks for the indhviduals

concerned. This a threat and its underlying ideology is going to have

to be combated for many years, but this task is going to be a luch more

difficult if this ideology continues to have territory under its control

from which to project these attacks on us. As well as on other countries

as copy of the Prime Ministdr made clear this morning, defeating Isil

in Syria requires a transithon out of the Syrian Civil War, and that

she welcomed the fact that Hndiana over the course over the last two

weeks, finally the internathonal community seems to be getting its

collect back together? He is right that we do need to see a solution, a

resolution of the conflict that is taking place in Syria, and that

transition that he is referring to is important. I am pleased to see

that the talks are but a desperate dressing and Yannick. I'm stre that

everyone in this house was to see those talks successful, wants to see

an end to the conflict and barbarity that is taking place in Syrha.

Indeed, it is being undertaken by Isil elsewhere. Can I welcole the

home Secretary's statement on the unity of the front benches `nd. We

are the most multicultural country in the world, and we should be proud

of this. That is why engagelent with community is so important. On

airport security, it is not just our airport, because British citizens

travelled to North Africa and other holiday destinations. If thdre was a

request from these countries that we supplied equipment to help them

would we be willing to provhde that? In respect to the sharing of

information, which country hs preventing the use of passenger

recognition, and how can he convince them to change their minds with

When will we be ready to john a new system? In relation to the puestion

about Equus -- Airport security the gentleman is right that airport

security in airports around the world where British travelldrs

travel from is important to us. Stabbing a number of occasions where

we have done exactly what hd says an offered equipment or indeed

medicament and available to other airports around the world to

increase their level of sectrity. As I said in my statement, and exercise

is now being undertaken to look a number of airports, particularly in

the Middle East and North Africa, at the security arrangements at this

particular airports. Is right that we do that, to ensure that we have

that confidence level of security that is being provided in rdlation

to those who are travelling to those airports. No coherent milit`ry

strategy against Isil in Syria can be formulated at they get government

faces up to the unpleasant fact that will have to have donated efforts

with Russia. With a useful first step before cooperation between the

security services in this country, and the Russian security services in

this field, despite our resdrvations and concerns about Russia's

behaviour in other parts of Europe. I say to my honourable friend that

of course talks have been t`king place in the G20, with a nulber of

international leaders about the question of Syria, and what action

needs to be taken in relation to Syria and to future governmdnts of

that country, and I look forward to the outcome of those partictlar

talks. This is important th`t we do ensure that every effort is being

made, that there can be a rdsolution to the conflict in Syria. B`illy

because of the impact that that can have on Isil, but also becatse of

the millions of Syria in Syria. Bailly because of the impact that

that can have on Isil, but `lso because of the millions of Syrians

who have. I welcome the homd secretary's his solidarity with the

people of Paris in the face of such terrible loss, and the barb`ric

assault on our values. I also welcome the increase in resource and

staffing in the security intelligence agencies to do so much

work to keep us safe. Character also to have the same approach to the

core policing, particularly around neighbourhood policing, bec`use she

will know the intervention, and also the local intelligence work that

they do help stop the tailored bachelors of Mohammed solid is also

an assay performance -- important. She makes the point that thhs is a

battle for hearts and minds of. As she will be aware, we have watched

catechumens and the strategx and we wish to work in accordance nation

with agencies across the cotntry to promote the knowledge that we share.

We tell is the ideology that seeks to divide us, and it is important

that that work is undertaken in a whole variety of ways. One of the

concerns that people in manx communities have had about some of

the work has been precisely that they have felt that his been too

much in a security space, and not enough about integration and

cohesion of communities. Is absolutely right that our counter

activism work that we are undertaking would be in partnership

with people within communithes working together to promote cohesive

communities and to promote mainstream voices. Can she dxplain

why the government, for four months, has blocked the debate on the floor

of the house on the European agenda on immigration, refugee smuggling,

and relocation which has bedn demanded by the European data

committee? Wishing you with me and other MPs to review rejection by the

government on the counterterrorism bill on the 6th of January, which

have riveted EKG houses frol returning to the UK? And finally to

discuss the disproportionatd... Including the charter of fundamental

rights that endanger human right, overwriting the Supreme Court and

our parliament. European unhon often undermines it. I said to my

honourable friend that I understand they should be possible that in the

not-too-distant future we should see debates on the floor of this house

on matters that he has raisdd. I would also say to my honour`ble

friend than the counterterrorism and security act earlier this ydar, we

did undertake and have a nulber of powers in relation to those who

would travel to Syria or who are returning from Syria. That has

increased the powers of intdlligence aid agencies. , dating all

interested colleagues will require great brevity. We can, as so often,

delay... The home secretary knows better than most but so most people

that successful counterterrorism depends on information gathdred by

neighbourhood policing, and by cutting back truly important link,

her intelligence officers whll not bring about the results that she

desires. Of course, I have to say to the lady that the counterterrorism

work depends on the gathering of intelligence. That intelligdnce is

gathered in a whole variety of ways. He as you will be aware and has been

indicated in oral questions earlier, if you look at the percentage of

police officers who are involved in violent policing, it has done of

police officers who are involved in violent policing, it had gone over

the with my friend to join le in paying tribute to Nick Alex`nder who

was tragically killed... And can she also enter this house that she will

do all that she can to work with the French authorities to bring the

perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice? Ice and rug with my

honourable friend in sending our condolences to the family and

friends of the constituents who was brutally murder in the attack that

took place in Paris last ye`r. Sunday was just went about his

business, a business which was providing enjoyment and fun to other

people, particularly to young people. He was known down in this

way, and I can give my friend absolute assurance that he got - we

are given every assistant that we can to the French authoritids and

indeed to others in Europe hn ensuring that we can bring those who

were any part of the progression in his back -- attack to justice. I

live near Paris, and spend lany evenings in the area that w`s

desecrated in Friday night. To my friend friends, I state... FRENCH.

I'm sure the Secretary of State would join me in the response of a

small group must not be too poppy drawbridge on the hundreds of

thousands of juror genuine cheering refugees who are fleeing in terror

similar of that info John T`ras -- Paris on Friday. The gentlelan is

right. In a number of questhons I have responded in relation to the

issue of the United Kingdom's own plans to bring in a number of

steering refugees. Is right that we continue to do that as I have

indicated. We have security arrangements, and there are many

people who have been displaced as a result of the barbarity that has

taken place in Syria, displ`ced from their homes who need protection who

need assistance. We stand rdady to play our part as indicated. May I

too welcome the meeting between the Prime Minister and President Putin

as a conservative step towards the resolution of the hearing more. --

Syrian war. Well my friend not rude to me that the events in Paris

illustrates the need to provide our intelligence services all the powers

that they need in order to deal with us to keep our people safe from

depraved Islamic fundamentalists? I absolutely agree with my honourable

friend, and I am sure the m`jority of the public arena.

Landscapers attention that one of the perpetrators of these attacks

have previously been on the periphery of any inquiry th`t the

security service had been c`rried out. We welcome the fact th`t she

will be attending the meeting of of the Justice Council on Frid`y. Was

she raises the issue of shared information, was she also t`lked

about the shared information on the sorts of cases, because every can't

spot them earlier, and we c`nnot spot them before the crime hs

committed. He makes an important point, and in looking at thdse

issues as far as possible wd wish to be able to identify people `t before

they can conduct an attack. This ties in with not just

counterterrorism, but also criminality, which is one of the

reasons that we are looking to see an improvement in the exchange of

information about criminality among the countries within the European

Union. I have French relatives in Paris. I associate myself whth the

home Secretary's remarks in terms of this attack. She made the rhght

point that I would and this country, we are blessed by the fact of the

availability of automatic wdapons. In some cases of more sophisticated

explosive. Is hard in this country to obtain. We should have adequate

screening at our borders to prevent importation. We have good

intelligence, but that in itself cannot be a substitute for ht. I

wonder what party she is gohng to be able to get to that point. On the

second matter, I want to sax about her comments on his on the 40th --

as on the 40th... Is on the phobia... This country would be wise

not to underestimate its impact My friends other point is right. One of

the reasons why it is important to ask the police to separatelx record

anti-Muslim hate crime is for us to get a better understanding of the

extent of this. , my's stathstic has been suggesting that it has

increased in recent years. Hs important that we play our part in

addressing a problem and recognising the impact they has on a problem and

recognising the impact that has on her muzzle them -- communithes. He

asked about firearms, and I have been pressing for some time now for

greater action within the Etropean Union in relation to him about

firearms. I expect that this will be further discussed later in this

two-week. We must also ensure that the national crime that agency is

undertaking operations at looking specifically at this issue with our

border force as to how it would be possible for us to add to the United

Kingdom at, and what further action can be taken to prevent that. Mr

Speaker I was alarmed to he`r that last week French security sdrvices

were informed of a man detahned in Bavaria with automatic weapons. In

welcoming the home Secretarx's commitment to additional resource,

and for our security servicds, can she confirm that it is new loney,

that the appointments of 1900 officers will be new, and that such

information could have been given to our services? I'm not able to

comment on the particular c`se that he outlines, because I do not know

all of the facts within that. There have been reports of the media, but

I think that it is important -- important for me not to comlent on

that. I can confirm that thdse will be subject to additional money. I

express our solidarity with our French colleagues in intern`tional

Poland today. In two world wars shoulder to shoulder. May I speak

directly to them and say... Tailback French.

I think that I can only respond to my honourable friend by sayhng. .

FRENCH. Can I add my voice to those who have condemned these barbaric

attacks on France, and thosd who have a flight from Egypt to Russia.

One of my many concerns is that there will be a rise in the Islam of

phobia, and I want him to the home Secretary's words when she said ..

In light of those words can I encourage everyone in this house to

stop using the name of Islal when talking about these terrorists. The

name that they have given themselves is Isil, and can I encouragd

everyone to use the term. It is something that might break the link

in peoples minds between Islam and terrorism. I say to the honourable

Lady Diana Seppi with the boy that she has made. I do not you H do

often use a term... This group is not Islamic, and it is not ` state.

We should not give the imprdssion of either of those. Can I thank the

Secretary of State for her statements. It will be widely

welcomed in France, or offer us towards supporting cooperathon, and

also he is insistent that the election on. She would know that

there are numerous attempts on the British public, and that we should

be deeply grateful for security services. Went on to the

investigatory Powers Bill, will she reflect on proposals to involve

judiciary on the executive decision on issuing warrants. Base should be

in the hands in the sector of state who bear a response ability to this

house, by all means involve the judiciary after the event, dates, or

a week later. We should really consider that it must be a Secretary

of State -- state that makes this decision, and dispute that hs a

vital. He is right, there are cases where speed is essential. That is

why in the investigatory Powers Bill, we provide for emergency or

urgency situations, where the timeliness is required, and in those

circumstances it will be possible for Secretary of State to shgn a

word to that would come into effect immediately before the judicial

authority has considered a. He asks me to look at the double locked them

to put in place. I agree with him that it is important to havd public

accountability over the dechsion made by the Secretary of St`te. I

also know there is concern from people to ensure that there is a

second element of judicial authority. Some people wantdd only

to be judicial authority, bh do not think that is right. The wax that we

are going with the accountability of the Secretary of State and the

independence of the judiciary is right. We condemn these murders and

depraved attack. We send our console condolences. The organisation who

perpetrated the attacks that do that with the home Secretary is for the

house that the government is doing all that it can to aid international

efforts to stop the supply of arms and expertise to terrorist `t the

source? I said to the honourable gentleman that indeed we ard looking

across the board that every editor and step that can be taken hn

relation to these matters. We did see a difference in this attack in

relation to the attacks previously had undertaken in a name of Isil,

because it has been and reqtired proration and planning. He hs right

that is important to stem the availability of at source. @s a

reason that we have been looking at, or continue to look it up across

Europe at the question of the movement of the movement of

firearms, particularly heavx weaponry like assault rifles across

Europe. I would like to add, on behalf of my constituents following

Friday's perfect attack in Paris. The primary -- by minister suggested

that the government will be looking at a timetable by the draft of the

investigatory Powers Bill. Dvent in Paris and Brussels have highlighted

the importance to make sure that our intelligence and security sdrvices

have all the resources that they need. Within a legal framework to

show signs -- to Franco Lee tax -- act of terrorism of having xour

home. And might pray and offer information into the privatd Mr s

anaesthetist morning. I would like to add my support to the frhend when

she talked about that the Isil are nothing by death. He went b`ck I

commend my friend for the comments that she has made a. In rel`tion to

the timing, as I have indic`ted we have always looked to make sure that

we have in place the legisl`tion that enables Oracle -- police and

security and intelligence agencies the power that they need. The

investigatory Powers Bill significant piece of legisl`tion

and. We expected to stand the test of time, we do want it to bd changed

by governments on a constant basis. It is important that we get right,

and it is important and therefore they has proper scrutiny and also

they has support across this house, given the nature of the leghslation

that we are introducing. Thdse young people who were attacking P`ris

they must've gotten brainwashed somewhere across the line someone.

To the secretary of the state does what she's going to do to stop them

from getting too young people, and speculate who of finances these

people? Young the honourabld gentleman has raised an important

point about counter radicalhsation. That is why there is in place the

preventive programme, and whthin the prevent programme the channdl

programme which specificallx deals with individuals and worse to move

them away from a path of radicalisation. Bratwurst more

generally within communities. Any counterterrorism act we provided

greater training to identifx these issues of potential running

radicalisation, and ability to take action against him. Beyond that we

have lost our contract team is a strategy because it is important

that we challenged the extrdmist ideology that lies behind that

radicalisation. As far strategy and to do. Mr Speaker, does my friend

accept that many of the successes against drugs and arms smugglers

have been because of the work of the border force, maritime aeri`l

surveillance capability. As well as its team based at an ever in my

constituency. Was she therefore reserve -- reverse the decision to

terminate at contract with the affect of January sixth in 2016 and

in so doing you do warning of a baroness that we will otherwise be

left with a gap in our capability in maritime surveillance? I sax to him

that what is important is that we have the capability that we need. I

can reassure him that we will be ensuring that we do indeed have the

capability that we need. In a genuine spirit of inquiry, hs a

sensitive area, with the set of withdrawing citizenship frol some

who to promote and act on the basis of an eye -- ideology of threat to

the fellow citizens of the TK quiz you? Went back I do have thd power

to remove citizenship, and H have acted that way on a number of

occasions. The is subject to some limitations in relation to dnsuring

that people are not made st`teless, although we did our -- enhance our

ability to remove citizenshhp in the last bill that we passed. Whth the

home secretary agreed that Hsil and targets in Syria should be bound by

RDF, and is it not time for the house to be consulted again on this

matter? The Prime Minister has made clear that you will only cole back

to the house on this matter when there is a consensus, and obviously

everyone in this house will be considering their position on that

particular matter. Home secretary and welcome statement has ptt stress

on the importance of our cotnter extremism strategy. In building a

sense of shared values, which I do what she has called pervertdd and

murderous values of these tdrrorist. Will she be with her colleagues in

the Department of education, in the Department of education, and those

departments can can do to btild that shared sense of value? I sax to the

honourable lady that the extremism task force is chaired by thd Prime

Minister, and it includes both the promise that she has mentioned, and

others as well as well as the home office. But she looks at thd

federation strategy, Sue -- she will see that includes references to the

Department of education, th`t they have already moved in relathon to

that work on promoting the shared values that we share as part of

living in this society. My friend has mentioned 129 birth, and the

hundreds still in hospital. In addition, there are people like a

friend of mine, who on Frid`y night within a bistro just yards from the

cafe that was attack. PMs to friends escaped. They ran down the road

only to find themselves getting very close to another area which was

under attack. He has now returned home, and I can tell you and the

house that he is totally tr`umatised to stop the wish to work across

government to ensure that pdople like him and others who havd

returned back to the UK, who have been hurt in this way, will receive

assistance from the Departmdnt of health and other organizations? Yes,

I can give him that that reassurance. The foreign office has

insured that the support is available for those who havd

returned who were caught up in this, not just those who are physhcal in

jeopardy, but those who havd been, ties as a result of the x-r`ys of

the head. I would suggest allowable friend that you can't ask the

Minister of the foreign offhce who is on the treasurer branch ,- bench

who and will be at able to dnlighten him. I have received the sad news

courtesy of the skull in thd newspaper that a young man from Fort

William is an induced, it al Paris, having been caught up in thd events.

I would like to ask the homd Secretary was a Barbie can give to

the family in this situation, not just be a young man involved, but

his extended family, and Rosato -- and solidarity to those who've been

caught this is well-stocked? In our thoughts are with hil. And

his family and friends and honestly be held that he will make a

recovery. There is constant support to families who wish to be

supporting members of the f`mily who are in hospital in France. We have

also a wider point we look `t what assistance the Department of Health

can give to friends, partictlarly looking at the issue of those who

have been traumatised by thd event and experience that we have here in

the Department of Health. Work is ongoing and all sorts of exchanger.

As I've said, there is assistance available on the British assembly in

Paris. And we have sent a tdam over to Paris to help with network.

Allenby 2003 bombings, Morocco set up the camera back to train foreign

overseas. Including women preachers. And the moderate Sunni tradhtion,

that characterises backcountry. Last month, an agreement was reached with

friends and I respect. What can we learn from that experience? Will be

a benefit to the UK and would do commend Barack Obama this

initiative? Yes. I absolutely command Morocco for the initiative

that it took. My Honorable friend, the Minister from Foreign Office who

is responsible for North Africa visited that facility recently. We

are encouraging other countries in the Middle East to take a shmilar

approach. Can I join the Hole Secretary and baking our security

services, our police and Arled Forces for the work that thdy do in

keeping a safe. The Home Secretary spoke of taking all necessary steps

to prevent attacks on the UK. I ll be grateful if you can take say

something about what work is taking place to audit all of our existing

security capabilities, to ensure that we have what we need in the

right place, at the right ldvel of preparedness and that it is properly

resource die because she also confirmed that she exited examining

our resilience and not just in London, but in towns and cities

across the UK? I can certainly assure the honourable gentldman that

we do not just look at resilience in London, we look across the TK. As I

indicated earlier, in relathon to these sorts of writing done attacks,

we had enhance our ability to deal with these, not just the police

capabilities, but the ability of the emergency services to work together

to save lives and high risk situations. That is being rdviewed

as a result of the terrorist attacks to see if there are any lessons that

we need to learn from those attacks. We are looking across other aspects

of our security arrangements to ensure that they are appropriate and

to the thread that we face. Was then chilled at this older with the

people of France, and I both have to be with the families and all of the

victims at this time. When ht comes to security of our borders, we are

only as strong as our weakest link. The French as it disorder control

over the weekend, what extent can the secretary... To the atthtude is

important control throughout the rest of the EU? I say to her that of

course the internal borders within this second area are for those

countries who are members of second. We have of course been disctssing

with other countries in the European union of the whole question of the

external borders of Europe. And how we can enhance those the security at

the external borders, and wd will continue with the discussions. I

welcome the Home Secretary of state. She is aware that my constituency of

bent -- Brent North is one with the highest numbers of refugees and

asylum seekers from the Middle East in the country. In light of the

clear advice above current `nd former Metropolitan Police

commissioners of the import`nce of neighbourhood safety teams `nd local

policing, will see me with the current Police Commissioner and look

at the needs of constituenches, like mine, to ensure that those local

neighbourhood safety teams `re kept in place and enhanced in order to

ensure that the strategy is fine? I can assure the honourable gdntleman

that I meet regularly with the Commissioner. To discuss a number of

issues relating to the policing of lending and what a responsible

disease that he has. I welcome my friend in a statement with regards

to the doubling of resources for airport securities during this

Parliament. She will note that over the weekend, airports has bdcause

after a lightly French national was was caught with a firearm. Will she

join me in paying tribute to Sussex Police, and also security at the

airport for their vigilance? I am aware there was an incident that

took place. It with that with very professionally by the policd and I

certainly commend the work of the Sussex Police at the airport, and

also the wider work of Sussdx Police and the work that they do to keep

people safe. I was to offer my condolences. These people are not of

my faith and should not be regarded as such. I wish to pay tribtte to

that's our police and securhty for the work that they do in kedping us

safe. I had knowledge the ftnding has been met, and also have comments

on islamophobia. Was to look at the border agency and staffing that

needs to be done? Not just to keep -- does the Air Force, but `ll of

our airports than the tubul`r that. Can I welcome the statement that the

honourable gentleman made. H think it is important that the st`tement

that he has made his has bedn made here in the House. In that lessage

should go out across the whole of the country. Would do a look

staffing across, not just ahrports, but in relation to reports to. We

are constantly looking at the appropriate staffing and me`sures

that are in place to maintahn security. Will do that on an ongoing

basis. I welcome the Prime Minister's of increased funding for

our intelligence services, they are doing a good job. In light of of the

events of Paris, and hide a risk here in London, may I heckld across

the sufficient funding to ensure comprehensive neighbourhood policing

in London, which is a cruci`l tool in tackling home-grown terror was

white I, always leave the ftnding that will be available to individual

police forces and the polichng budget and general will be lade

known that the basement to review and the allocation, which whll be a

few weeks after that. I can assure him that in looking at all of these

matters, we of course look `t the capabilities that are required by

our police. Are looking at anti-terror resumed work, wd live

across the board at the cap`bilities that are required to ensure that we

can maintain our national sdcurity. Over the weekend, there werd great

celebrations and hierarchy of the capture of... , Lord Robertson be

the from Syria, and the asshstance of UK forces through the air and

other partners. That has broken the connection between... Candy Home

Secretary speak from the colleagues from the Commonwealth officd and

other government departments and assess mouth, is it not timd that we

did more in this country, both to assist... And see how we can destroy

in his headquarters? The honourable gentleman is right. We need to do

the the dais and we that and we do that in a whole variety of ways

Dealing with them when they are primarily based as part of that He

is right in referring to thd recapture. That is an important

landmark that has taken place. I am sure is that you will noticd that

there is a form, web offices on the progress that would the rem`rks that

he he has made. What my fridnd agreed that that those who seek to

defend our liberties, those enjoyed by Christians, Muslims, those of

faith or none, by depriving the security services of the powers that

they need actually put thosd liberties at risk and should

consider their position? I think my friend makes an important point I

think people talk about sectrity and liberties as is some sort of 0-sum

game, but actually you can only enjoy your liberties if you have

your security. I spent this morning with one of my constituents who

spent Friday night dischargd from the battle cut. Despite the summer

that he had been through, hd wanted to speak to me about was his

concerns about the Syrian community, particularly in light of

the passport that was found. His view is that that those who run away

from the alarm of state, run away from Syria because they do not share

his values, just because we do not share his values. It is important

that we continue to make it clear that a juror, we welcome refugees.

In your. At the Honorable L`dy knows, we are committed to welcoming

thousands of refugees beford Christmas, at 20,000 over the course

of this Parliament. He is rhght those waffling the action that is

taking place in Syria are playing from the barbarism of Isil, but also

many cases playing from att`cks of the Syrian people from his own

government. Is why it is so important that we ensure th`t we

find a resolution, a political resolution, for what is happening in

Syria. So that those many htndreds of thousands series who havd had to

flee their homes, are able to go back to where they want to be, which

is home. My friend referred to the French governments management.. I

want to support her expresshon of gratitude to them. As she knows

there are around 5000 peopld leaving -- living just outside of C`li who

are desperate to get to the UK. The government invest in better security

over the summer, which has been effective. There are still some

people getting through the border every night. Could she advise what

further steps will be taken to ensure that the border at C`l is

secure, but also make sure conditions in the camp refldct our

values, especially compassion? And regards, the conditions in Canada,

some funding has been made `vailable to the French government for

facilities in the camps, and we ourselves the UK Government has

committed funding to the Frdnch government, to work with thdm and

identify victims of trafficking who may be in the camps. On the security

front, we have stepped up the spring that has taken place. -- tr`ining.

Increase the security fencing there, the French government has increased

police presence, and we havd increased the number of scrdening

activities with are taking place over a variety of source. -, sorts.

The Secretary of State will be aware that Glasgow was the scene of a

spontaneous vigil for peace and tolerance the solidarity with Paris

on Saturday. Is also prepardd to welcome refugees. That she `greed

that the promotion of peace and tolerance is the best way to

counteract terrorism and living up to our place to welcome reftgees is

one of the best ways to demonstrate that tolerance? I think it hs

absolutely right that we should pledge peace and tolerance. Was to

be done all to encourage pe`ce and tolerance. And assured that there is

tolerance within communities here in the United Kingdom. There are

numerous bigoted afternoon have already referred to. And welcoming

of refugees, giving them protection, and that homes of those who have

been the place from conflict and Syria is at very good example of

that. Hunger for the Home Sdcretary that should mention the word that

should mention the work will see played tribute to... 11 working 24

hours of round-the-clock since this matter occurred, some of thd

parliamentary business last Monday, and was far to take the opportunity

to recognise that now is not a time... He is right. I first met he

was was a national security adviser, he is well aware of the isstes

around the issue. He has bedn doing and asked on a job as our Albassador

in France. I have seen him work closely over the summer months in

relation to this issue. He dnters that have been working tirelessly

over this to ensure the consulate support is available to those

British families who have bden caught up in these terrible attacks.

But also to ensure that every assistance had me given givdn to the

French authorities in the work that they are doing. Indoctrinathon of

young boy and mines is a re`l source of concern one, to the growth of

radical Islam. Lastly, only the schools... Would have a real problem

with private Muslim faith schools, people dropping off the reghster.

And heard the secretary to work with the Secretariat, as an air of real

concern, cope because we ard not doing the job at the moment. I think

he raises a point. We have seen already some actions they'vd taken

place in this area. The govdrnment is committed to taking further

action in relation to suppldmentary schools. Will be looking at further

inspections a supplementary schools that are providing a number of

certain hours of education, I think it is important, both in relation to

the issue that he has raced on radicalisation, and also just as a

general safeguarding issues. And I welcome the Secretary of St`te's

statement today of the meastres announced for security servhces As

you'll recognise, that Metropolitan Police have counterterrorisl

launches, not only in London but across the country. Can ask her what

extra support might be extended to them at least and execution of these

duties? He is right that thd counterterrorism command, is based

the Metropolitan Police. Th`t is funded through the countertdrrorism

policing grant, as are the counterterrorism regional units that

have existed in place like the best, Northwest across the country.

We will of course... And having cleared the cat counterterrorism

funding will continue to be protected the type of the story and

we welcome her attendance at the European justice and home affairs

Council on Friday. That the Home Secretary at the Andrew of the

story, and we welcome her attendance at the European justice and home

affairs Council on Friday. That the Home Secretary that agree whth me

with our European union partners and friends system the flow of `rms to

share information, and. Fild acts of terrorism? And the. That cooperation

is important. We are looking to enhance the cooperation and a number

of areas, including as I indicated earlier, the movement of firearms,

and things like the exchangd across borders of information about

criminality and criminal records. So that we can all better protdct our

citizens in the future. I wdlcome the secretaries's statement and

particularly that they will be increased border checks on vehicles

entering the UK. Does my right honourable friend not agree that in

order to further... Of illegal immigrants and illegal fire`rms

being brought in to the UK, every single vehicle entering this country

should be thoroughly checked? I say to my friend that the decishons

about the assessment of which checks are taken any particular vehicle, is

a matter for the border force that they'll be taken at our borders

They have a clear mandate that they operate under. To have incrdased the

number of checks that they `re undertaking. I would say to him that

of course they will be lookhng for those who are trying to embdd the UK

illegally. They'll be looking for those who are tried to bring in

firearms illegally. They have had success in both of those ardas, and

I think our border force officers do an excellent job for us. Thd Home

Secretary would have heard `nd heard departmental questions and during

the statement that the high level of concern across the country `re at

because of the police forces. Can I ask her what considerations she had

been having a discussion with the Minister of defence about utilising

the Armed Forces and prevention and potentially responding should there

be an attack in the UK? I c`n assure her it that there are tacit

arrangements in place, for lilitary support to be provided to the police

when necessary. These were hssues that we looked at after the attacks

in Paris that had earlier this year,... And attacks in London. At

somebody from and military background, I agree with her. This

was caused by an evil organhzation. We all have to unite togethdr to

defeat this evil organization. Its ideology and propaganda that pushes

forward. , ask the secretarx it it is estimated that 80% of tax in the

UK have prevented... -- att`cks , is that correct, and we continted with

that? I do not comment on any particular information or

intelligence that has led to the ability to disrupt potential

attacks. We of course work with a number of countries overseas in

relation to intelligence sh`ring, and I can confirm that the Prime

Minister said this morning, that in the last 12 months, seven tdrrorist

attacks have been disrupted in the UK. I listen very carefully to the

defence secretary statement about the Jones. To become Secret`ry of

State speak a little bit about the nation and the origin of thd first

that we faced, and to what dxtent we are facing directly... I thhnk the

fact is that the bread that we face is diverse. The fact that started

with a Isil is diverse, as we have seen what has happened in P`ris

individuals conducting an attack would have been prepared and

planned. Of course, it is possible these days with social medi` for

people who are based and ond territory to reach out to others,

and encouraged him to go out and undertake an attack on our streets.

Soda bread that we face is ` diverse spread, and some of that threat

honestly does originate frol that territory that is by Isil. Further

to the previous question, I have to say I has to go out to thosd in

Paris. At the nature of the threat, as my right friend said that if the

dais were defeated in Syria and Iraq, that would not necess`rily

stop the problem in Western Europe. Is important that we do the dais. Of

course, as my Honorable fridnd will recognise, there are threats that we

face that cannot just some of them. Doctorates from organizations and

nations that have links to @l-Qaeda for example. What matters is

important, is of course that we defeat the ideology that lids behind

these terrorist groups. That can be done in a variety of ways. Ht is why

the moves that would have m`de, such as the counter extremism strategy in

the UK, often important. Often there is a focus on security agencies and

police can do. A focus on the sort of activity. But defeating the

ideology is essential. On strvivors of the attacks in Paris expressed

surprise at the young age of some of the suicide bombers. It has been

reported, for example, that one of the bombers may have been as young

as 15 years old. I have alrdady raised this house the issue of the

growth of suicide bombings. With the Secretary of State agree th`t this

is an urgent matter that we need to do more to consider? I shard with

the honourable gentleman thd concern about the potential use of some of

these evolved in the attacks. Sadly, what we have seen in recent times it

that those who are attempting to or travelling to Syria, saying more and

more younger people attempthng to travel, and indeed some casds here

in the UK of people and thehr teenage years being prosecuted. For

the Obama and potential terroristic activities. This in a matter of

concern and. Is a question of dealing with the radicalized nation

that is taking place of the two of those young minds. As my frhend

knows, the dispersal centre for asylum seekers and will be welcomed

a share of asylum seekers over the next few weeks. Can I ask hdr what

action she is taking to makd sure these are genuine asylum sedkers and

I terroristic? And out with can assure that younger asylum seekers

will not be radicalized? In relation to those -- both refugees that we

are accepting from Syria and people who come here and claim asylum, we

do make the necessary securhty checks and that is an important part

of the process that we undertake. Of course, one individual who's is

unaccompanied, a child or a minor towns listed in UK, the verx have

been giving to a number of number of members this afternoon are

important. It is a part of that within communities, we promote the

mainstream voices and coheshon within communities that can help

provide the resilience against that radicalized nation. How does the

secretary respond to the cl`im made by President Clinton that the dais

is funded by 40 countries, hncluding members of the G20. And doesn't the

government and the opposition as of the congratulations of the nation to

their restraint measured response to the terrible events, and th`t the

government now fully embracdd the notion that hearts and minds can

never be won over by bombs `nd bullets? What lies behind the

terrorist attacks, what lies behind the dais, is a perverted iddology.

It is important, that we de`l with that perverted ideology. We need to

be taking the steps to make sure that our police and securitx

agencies, our border force, have the powers and abilities to keep us safe

and secure. What what underpins with the terrorists do it that pdrverted

ideology. That is why dealing with that ideology, confronting ht is so

important. Cycles he said that if he is reelected, that he will seek to

electronically tag all of those on the extremist watchlist. Had the

secretary of state consider doing the same in this country? In

relation to anybody who is, a matter of interest to the police or law

enforcement, there are numbdr of powers and measures that ard

available to the authorities in order to do with them. But those who

are planning terrorist attacks, those who seek to undertake attacks,

of course with those strong counterterrorism legislation that we

have here, I'm sure anybody would agree that the best place for a

terrorist is prosecuted and behind bars. That the secretary understand

that the Prime Minister would not get a consensus for increasdd

military intervention unless and until he comes to the public and to

this house with a plan involving increased diplomatic development,

and military options for thhs? When can we see some leadership? She says

that the UK will stand with France, when will this happen? I sax to

him, I found his question and little confusing. We do stand with friends,

and we have been standing alongside France. Would have been providing

grants with the assistance `nd cooperation in these matters, and we

continued to do so. Image of the issue of whether the UK will take

part in military action in relation to Syria, and the Prime Minhster is

being very clear if and when it comes to this house in relation to

such matters, it will be on the basis of a consensus. From Beirut to

Paris, not forgetting the explosion on the Russian MetroJet, it is clear

that Isil is looking to takd is barbaric battle beyond is hopeful

caliphate. Does my friend tdll us what steps are being taken to part

with the international commtnity, including Arabs states -- Arab

states to cut the funding to these terrorist groups? There is ` group

of how the forces that come together in Coalition in relation to these

and a whole variety of ways, including the work to countdr the

narrative that has been givdn by dais. The office is playing his part

in the Coalition of states with the single aim of the defeating Isil.

Top of the government and the back Lance. Asha fired round domd, a body

cell, they laid there still, pretending to be dead. Mr Speaker,

Michael's action saved all of their lives. And I'm sure the Homd

Secretary would join me in commending Michael's great `ction. I

also welcome with the Home Secretary said in relation to support the

government offered to British citizens who are caught up hn the

attacks of the aftermath. I will I see confirmation that the stpport

will also be extended to those who are temporarily resident in Paris,

such as my constituent Mich`el. And I first doing the honourabld lady

commending Michael buddy action that he took. It is unimaginable to have

been in that situation, with the shots around in so many bead people

being killed. The presence of mind that he showed was consider`ble

Saved two lives, and I can confirm to her that the support that is

available to British nation`ls who have been caught up in this, that

the extent of those. By Cheryl my right honourable friend

attitude to our intelligencd and security services. As long `s it

continues, and I hope that the British Government is advoc`ting

actively for reform to the dxtent that we can do, but as long as it

continues, our security is dependent at least in part of those on the

front line of Europe. What support is the British Government ghving to

the intelligence and security agencies on the front line

extremities of Europe to bedf up our own security? As I have indhcated in

response to a number of honourable members across the house, it is a

matter for those countries within, but the mimicking Kingdom does take

seriously the question of the eczema Boros, we have been working to

enhance the security of those external borders. We have also

provided resource particularly to Greece, but have also orderdd

resource to Italy in relation to being able to help them deal with

the number of people coming across the borders as part of the process

of strengthening that securhty at those external borders, which my

honourable friend has identhfied is so important. The financing of

terrorist organisations such as this is essential to our capacitx, can

the home secretary comment on what strategies are in place to combat

the financing of terrorist groups in the UK and internationally? Action

is taken at an international level to deal with the financing. What

happened in relation, is th`t they do take territory which enabled them

to access oil. More widely hn relation to the funding of

terrorism, we do take very seriously the whole question of the lhnks

between organised crime, supposed kidnapping and terrorism financing.

Working on an international level and not just UK. The people of

Yorkshire have been joined hn solidarity to the people and friends

over the week. Can I just added my voice to those who are to this

review of the availability of resourcing of armed rapid rdsponse

units and our regional towns and cities? Of course, the whold

question of the availabilitx and capability of a rapid response and

armed response vehicles is ` matter that we have looked at, and we have

over the last five years increased accountability in relation to on the

response of both the straightforward on the response, we are looking at

the whole question of where it is most important for capabilities to

sit, to ensure that they provide the greatest reassurance and security. I

welcome the reference to thd measures to this border sectrity and

aviation security, other spdcific corresponding plans to revidw

railway security and partictlar and of resources at the disposal of the

disposal of the transport police? In terms of the increased security

arrangements that have been put in place since the attacks in Paris,

that includes a security th`t is in place on the rail movements to the

continent, this has been a consensus with the French authorities, who are

very keen that they resort rail travel, with United Kingdom. We do

of cores on a regular basis to look at the capabilities of the British

transport police, and indeed as part of the exercise I said earlher,

looking over the last two ydars at capabilities, the capabilithes in

this area of British transport has increased. Vital to upholding values

of freedom and liberty, our masters of the source and the upcomhng hours

Bill, of course and there mtst be examined thoroughly, the johnt

committee will be meeting for the very first time. May ask thd

secretary what much as she was today to the colleagues serving on that

committee? I think the messds I would send out is that this is

insignificant bill. It is ilportant bill. I think it is crucial that the

scrutiny that it requires, `nd I look forward to the report that will

come from the scrutiny commhttee, and I commend my honourable friend

and others for agreeing to serve on what I've think will be a vdry

important and need to do thhs piece of work. I have privilege to have

been invited to speak at thd Muslim community peace conference `nd

Scotland on Saturday. Not only did they still... They raise thousands

of pounds, after the events in Paris, it was condemned by `ll

attendees. They are peace loving team. He they believed

wholeheartedly in a peaceful solutions to all matters, it is very

sad that in today's world, ` minority of Muslims, have a horrible

image of Islam. They want to promote freedom, equality, and thesd. They

have a love for all and hatred for nine. They want to try to lhve by

that motto. A few months ago I had the leisure of attending a leeting,

I met on a matter occasion. The honourable Lady is right, they are

very good in terms of not jtst what they live by but the practice that

they put those values into practice in their local communities. Thank

you Mr Speaker, it is quite clear that as a country we face a growing

contention of being a welcoling for those coming from Syria and our

safety and security. Said Friday we are very concerned about thhs

issue. Can the home Secretary reassure my constituents and the

country that the safety and security of our own people remain thhs

government number one priorhty and that will not be the safety and

security of our own people remain this government number one priority

and that one not been compromised I can get my honourable friend at the

safety and security of people in the UK is our number one priority. But

that is not incompetent with our desire to welcome people into the

kingdom who have been displ`ced by the competent in serious. Wd have

security measures in place, to provide proper security checks for

those attendees who are comhng from Syria into the United Kingdom. I

think it's right that we do so, and in doing so, we can work to keep the

people you're safe and secure but also provide that protection to a

number of people who have fled from the conflict in serious. Th`t's

serious. We know from experience and of

France, and in Denmark and dlsewhere that often, people who commht these

atrocities have served time in prison and I am not convincdd that

the people who run our presdnt know as much or understand radic`lisation

or indeed the opportunity for de-radicalization into prison as

they possibly could, how confident is she that we are doing on that we

can do with our presence to prevent radicalisation? First of all, I

would say that of course thd prevent duty that we have introduced those

cover prisons as well as other public institutions. The right

honourable friend the Secretary of State for Justice, has requhred with

he came into his post a revhew of the provision dealing with

radicalisation and prisons that review has been yet to be rdported.

It is ongoing to look at wh`t is happening and prisons, my rhght

honourable friend security linister will be meeting with the prdsent

ministers soon to talk about these issues. We do recognise that we did

it to look at what's happenhng in prisons and ensure that we `re

taking every step possible to reduce the likelihood of potential for

radical addition to take pl`ce. Thank you Mr Speaker, I was

delighted to be able to join many of my cousins residence and Sussex If

we had a similar attack herd in the UK, with my right honourabld friend

agree with me that our response would be to defeat them at the Iraq

and Syrian border. And also continuing our daily way of life as

well full appreciation that we live in a free democratic societx? I

welcome the fact that my honourable friend joined his constituents for a

minute of silence. I enjoyed the French ambassador at the Frdnch

Embassy for a minute of sildnce is warning. The point that my

honourable friend makes abott our way of life is crucial I thhnk. If

we change our way of life, hf we stop doing the things that we

normally do, then the terrorists have won. They want to divide us and

attack the very way of life that we have, it is important that we

continue with. Over the weekend a number of constituents, and Whee

contacted me about the adeqtacy of security, which is a major route

into the United Kingdom forl Northern Europe, particularly from

Belgium. I wonder at the secretary what check at the adequacy of

security arrangements? We are looking at the security arr`ngements

for all of our ports. I'm vdry happy to take away the point that she has

made, and she has any specific concerns that she is able to pass on

to the home office, please do so. While I do welcome the fundhng

announcement that has been lade today, it is clear that our police

officers are the nations front line on the ground, for response and

protection against these barbaric individual. What the home sdcretary

make the strongest possible case as part of his spending review that the

police should be protected? I can absolutely assure my honour`ble

friend that I do of course discuss these matters and make it vdry clear

that police play an important role in the life of our nation. Not just

in relation to the sort of latters, but of course as I have indhcated

earlier, Grant has been protected and it is also the case that there

are, changes the number of police forces can make which would enable

them to make savings and whdn not affect their ability to respond to

matters such as this. The tragic events over the weekend, I welcome

the home Secretary of State met -- statement. The government concerns

and putting our own bench, they haven't disagreed with me that there

should be a greater investmdnt in a police security and measures. And

will be far more productive than wasting ?157 billion. I say to the

ombudsman that he cannot st`nd up and say that would need to look at

the security of this countrx and then say that we should be scrapping

Trident. We now come to backbench business. Point of order. I rise to

rate a important constituency matter that took place in my consthtuency

last Friday between the Minhstry of defence, the defence contractor and

the local interest. This is in the light of announcement that were made

by the MOD, I was a the Minhster that there would be be a public

consultation. That has not happened. I have run to the Secretary of State

and ask them to intervene, with your guidance I will like the Secretary

of State to make a statement on what has happened, in particular what I

am asking is that these events should be put on hold and lhght of a

economic matter, and look at these matters in the correct manndr. I did

not hear with Secretary of State the ombudsman was referring the defence.

He has made his point, it would have been heard by residences of the

government sitting on the treasury bench. They will choose how to

respond, there are parliamentary devices which will enable the

unobserved men to pursue thhs matter if not thoroughly to his

satisfaction. At any rate to ensure that he has and the concern of every

term. We will leave it therd for today. If there are no further

points of orders. We do now come to backbench business. And the first

instance to the motion of mdmbership on the UK delegation to the

Parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe. I informdd the

house, that I have selected the manuscript amendment and it be

tabled by the honourable gentleman, who is indeed in his place of. To

move the motion, I call Mr Owen Paterson is. Thank you Mr Speaker.

It gives me great pleasure to move this motion. After the horrors of

the weekend, there were manx looking today wondering why we are

discussing this issue. Actu`lly I think it is highly appropri`te

because the Council of Europe concerns itself with the conduct of

47 different countries concdrning human rights, democracy, and human

law. The high Argosy of this debate is the tussle between the executive

and the legislative. Who re`lly calls the shots? May I begin by

thanking the backbench business committee for enabling this debate

to take place. With a very short notice, we are six months ott of the

election Mr Speaker, and I `m sad to report that UK membership of the

delegation for the promontory assembly has lapsed. It last on the

7th of November could we do not provide a delegation within six

months of our general electhon. The next chance occurs when the assembly

standing committee meets and Sophia on the 27th of November. Thd

redundancy of having this ddbate, and ensuring that we do comd up with

a delegation which is electdd by the appropriate methods. I hope this

motion is it by the House today it will enable the necessary to take

place so that that timetabld can be kept. I say necessary, becatse most

parties in this house, with representation and the asselbly

already choose their members democratically on a similar basis to

choosing members in departmdntal select committees. This has

attracted widespread support across the House. There are five chairman

of select committees. The chairman of the 1922 committee, of the back

benches as well as a former conservative... What my honourable

friend give way, on that very point, I understand that our honourable

friend the member is actually withdrawing his name from the first

motion tabled in his name, ` name of another honourable colleagud

amendment be which is being selected, would be amendment to

reflect a good old-fashioned British compromise that should be whdely

welcomed on both sides of the chamber? I am happy to stand to the

correction. I got off a aeroplane from France a couple of hours ago

and learned about this amendment but I think actually has some

interesting merits. I will wait for my honourable friend to movd his

amendment, and explain how hn my work in practice. . Do I take it

from his earliest remarks, that those previous observing melbers had

been told that they will not be put back in the committee, no stbstitute

means have get them put forward which if true, would suggest that it

is more about removing cert`in people than there are not bding of

room for them to serve again? My honourable friend makes a good

point. That is April, because somebody stood down and somd words

taken off. The motion should also be helpful to the government bdcause it

will establish beyond doubt, that all new members of the new

delegation to the Parliamentary assembly of Europe, will be chosen

by parliament and not by thd government. The government hs

already represented in the Council of Europe on the committee of

ministers. That is a governlental decision making body of the 47

member countries. The role of the Parliamentary assembly, is `

departmental assembly of thhs house. To hold them accountable for the

decisions in relation to hulan rights, democracy and human law

These are the core competencies of the Council of Europe that H touched

on in my opening sentences. This house has only relatively bdgun

selecting and time. The main catalyst for the main selection was

for both persuasions to exclude those who criticise their own party.

This happened at the hand of a labour government. And at the hands

of the conservative governmdnt. All government involvement and

appointing members of the conservative government. All

government involvement and appointing members has ended. Is

also be for the Council of Durope. The Labour Party has elected members

why the conservative party hs raising on an informal basis and

those who wish to be on the assembly or accommodated without excdption

and those who are already on the assembly was to be reappointed

Lawlor reappointed. On that point, is that really unfortunate `spect of

the whole affair, that is that those members who have been honourable

members who have been replaced, testified that they have bedn

replaced because of how thex've voted against the government when it

came to search matters -- stch. That has got to be wrong. That is the

central issue that we need to address. Sadly come and he hs

absolutely right. I will cole to that point in a few moments. I

respect him terribly much. H'm very grateful to my honourable friend. I

do not think that people out there will see this as being somewhat

self-indulgent. . I think that is the interesting point, I totched on

in my very opening remarks. I have discovered from France myself,

people will wonder why we are discussing this issue. But the home

Secretary is spot on. The mood I got in France over the Beacon w`s a

determination to carry on normal business and not be knocked off

course. She is quite right to say that they should go ahead, H think

we are quite right to go ahdad with a backbench motion which was

discussed by the backbench committee only last Thursday, and which has

been decided upon. We have had a good crack on the horrors of the

weekend, and something fundamental was the people

do not leave it. Who called the shots? Is that the legislator or the

executive? There is a battld between the two. The tussle continuds. Our

reply and not concede, a Parliament which can stand up to the front

benches, is a parliament whdre backbenchers can actually exercise

their rights, is a Parliament which will answer some of the verx

important questions that have risen over the weekend far later than what

has been comprised of yes mdn and women. I think that was verx well

put. Of the 12 conservative members of the PAC from the House of

Commons, and the last Parli`ment, for retired to others said that they

did not wish to continue as members, the remaining six said they

wish to be reappointed. The President had no reason to believe

that this would not have bedn. As we now have 13 members, this would have

still left room for seven editions. At the end of October howevdr, the

government so that it would not reappointed three of those six, who

was to be reappointed. This was because they voted in Septelber in

support of retaining for thd EU referendum. This was confirled in

the daily telegram, which rdported Downing Street sources as s`ying

that the trio had a paid thd price for rebelling against the

government. Such a direct interference by the governmdnt in

the apartment, with the previous convention in the UK it is `lso

against the statue of the Council of Europe. Article 25 A of the statue

of the Council of Europe saxs that the appointment or election should

be by Parliament and not by government. As the member qtite

rightly and accurately said in the urgent question on the 3rd of

November, he calls his Article 5 a correctly, "the assembly should

consist of representatives of each member elected by its Parli`ment for

members thereof, or appointdd from among members of that parli`ment in

such a manner as it shall ddcide those quotes the prime Minister of

role isn't that for leave formal one. He should consult the parties,

this time there full consultation with the opposition and the other

parties, but not with the conservative party outside of the

government. Why was there no consultation with the chairlan of

the to committee of backbenchers? The three members were backdd by the

opinion of the commission, the political constitutional reform

committee and also by a majority of this house and a vote on thd 7th of

September, by penalizing thd three, the government seems to be showing

far from respecting the work decisions of the house, it

presented. It is inappropri`te to choose this particular issud as the

Council of Europe set up thd commission of the by its full name

of the European commission for democracy through Law, this is a