HC Deb 13 November 2001 vol 374 cc644-5W
Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will investigate (1) the links between(a) Medina Ltd, TransGlobal Security International, Mark Yates and Paul Field and (b) Sakina Security Services Ltd, Al-Muhajiroun, and Omar Bakri Mohammed; and if he will make a statement; [13626]

(2) the activities of TransGlobal Security International; and if he will make a statement; [13625]

(3) the links between Anil Shah and Sakina Security Services; and if he will make a statement. [13627]

Mr. Denham

I have been in close touch with the relevant enforcement units, following their work in monitoring and evaluating any information that might be used in connection with any prosecution. The investigation of any alleged criminal offences is of course entirely a matter for the police. Any information that my hon. Friend is aware of which might assist the police in their investigations should be supplied to my Department immediately.

Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will investigate the alleged terrorist training camps(a) in the north of Scotland and (b) at Yetgoch in Hebron, Wales; and if he will make a statement. [13628]

Mr. Denham

I am aware of the allegations of terrorist training camps and the particular concerns of my hon. Friend in relation to the alleged terrorist training camps in Scotland and Wales. I understand that the police have made inquiries: they have advised me that there is no evidence to show that any criminal offences have been committed at either location.

It is of course an offence under section 54 (1) and (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 to provide instruction or training or to receive instruction or training in the making or use of firearms, explosives, or chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. In addition, under subsection (3)(b), a person commits an offence if he invites another to receive instruction or training and the receipt would constitute an offence under subsection (2) but for the fact that it is to take place outside the United Kingdom. Any concrete and verifiable evidence of such activities will be dealt with immediately.