14. Mr. John Mark Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress on European Economic Community co-operation on measures to combat terrorism.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe measures agreed by the Twelve on 10 November and the statement issued on 29 November sent a clear signal to Syria that the involvement of its officials in acts of terrorism was totally unacceptable. These latest actions demonstrate the determination of the Twelve to co-operate closely in adopting practical counter-terrorist measures.
§ 54. Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further steps he will take to seek to combat terrorism from all sources in the middle east.
§ Mr. EggarWe shall continue to do everything we can to combat terrorism, from whatever quarter it may come, working closely with other like-minded countries in the process.
§ 61. Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the adequacy of security measures taken following the expulsion of the Syrian ambassador from London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarYes. Security measures are reviewed on a regular basis according to the level of threat.
§ 70. Mr. Lawlerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will raise the issue of state sponsored terrorism at the next meeting of European Economic Community Foreign Ministers.
§ Mr. EggarThe issue of terrorism will be discussed at the European Council on 5 and 6 December in London.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects the Republic of Ireland to pass the legislation providing for extradition, arising from the European convention for the suppression of terrorism; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweA Bill which makes provision for Irish ratification of the European convention on the suppression of terrorism was published by the Government of the Republic of Ireland on 25 November. Its passage is a matter for the Government and Parliament of the Republic of Ireland.