§ 97. Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about Her Majesty's Government's role in international co-operation against terrorism, including hijacking.
§ Mr. EggarAs my noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, Lord Glenarthur, said in another place on 9 December, our strategy is to promote an acceptance among like-minded countries that we have a common interest in fighting terrorism; to create an international climate in which state-supported terrorism and the abuse of diplomatic immunity are unacceptable; to ensure that it is difficult for terrorists to operate, that no substantive concessions are made to their demands, and that they are apprehended and brought to justice; to ensure that effective measures are taken to prevent hijacking; and to promote full co-operation and exchange of information and intelligence among friendly countries.