HL Deb 05 April 2004 vol 659 cc192-3WA
Lord Turnberg

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will add the political wing of Hamas to the proscribed list of terrorist organisations in light of that group's recent announcement that it was responsible for recruiting, training and deploying the British suicide bombers who killed three Israelis and injured many others in 'Mike's Place' bar in Tel Aviv in April 2003. [HL1967]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

Decisions to proscribe and de-proscribe are and will continue to be taken only after the most careful consideration and on the basis of the best possible security and other appropriate advice. That will remain the basis for all decisions in the future.