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'A threat that Britain cannot ignore' - FOM
Thursday, 5 September 2002, 3:19 pm | UK Government
Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien has said that the dossier on Iraq, mentioned by the Prime Minister in his press conference on 3 September, would 'set out the whole case' on what's been happening in Iraq before and after 1998. More >>
Tony Blair Iraq Press Conference - Full Transcript
Thursday, 5 September 2002, 3:15 pm | UK Government
The Prime Minister has held a press conference in Sedgefield where he answered questions from journalists. More >>
28 August PM's lobby briefing - Iraq & WSSD
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 11:40 am | UK Government
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to President Bush recently about the Johannesburg Summit or Iraq, the PMOS said not as far as he was aware. Nor was he aware of any imminent plans for them to do so. More >>
Tony Blair Warns World Over Iraqi WMD Plans
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 11:22 am | UK Government
"The position is this. There is constant dialogue and discussion. We ourselves at every level of government have been and remain in close dialogue with the United States of America about this issue, and where we are in absolute agreement is that ... More >>
Downing Street Briefing On Iraq - 28 August
Thursday, 29 August 2002, 9:39 am | UK Government
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to President Bush recently about the Johannesburg Summit or Iraq, the PMOS said not as far as he was aware. Nor was he aware of any imminent plans for them to do so. More >>
Jack Straw IV On Zimbabwe and action against Iraq
Friday, 23 August 2002, 9:01 am | UK Government
In an interview for BBC radio on 22 August, the Foreign Secretary Jack Straw answered questions about the Government's reaction to the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe and about the UK's attitude toward regime change in Iraq. More >>
Antibiotic Genes Found In Aventis GM Rape Trials
Friday, 16 August 2002, 1:25 pm | UK Government
DEFRA and the Scottish Executive have been informed by the biotechnology company Aventis CropScience Ltd of some impurities in the Aventis GM oilseed rape seed used in the Farm Scale Evaluation crop trials. More >>
Government to urge Libyan co-operation
Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 1:41 pm | UK Government
Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien sets off today (6 August) as the first British Minister to visit Libya since 1983. The focus of his visit will be to encourage Libya's co-operation with the international community and to discuss how to resolve the outstanding ... More >>
Terrorist incidents in Kashmir and Pakistan
Wednesday, 7 August 2002, 1:40 pm | UK Government
Speaking after the latest terrorist attacks in Kashmir and Pakistan, an FCO spokesman said: 'We were appalled by reports of terrorist attacks in Kashmir and Muree. The horrific attacks on pilgrims on the 'Amarnath' pilgrimage and on a Christian school ... More >>
Tony Blair's Spokesman Briefing June 27th
Friday, 28 June 2002, 10:57 am | UK Government
The PMOS said that Jack Straw had updated Cabinet on foreign affairs issues. In relation to India and Pakistan, he had pointed out that travel advice had been eased but was still strong. He said that the tension across the Line of Control had lessened due ... More >>
UK Government: Middle East Peace Process Statement
Wednesday, 26 June 2002, 1:43 pm | UK Government
IN THIS ITEM: Statement From Jack Straw, followed by Juen 25th PM's Spokesman's briefings on Middle East issues. More >>
UK PM Briefing 18 June - Middle East & Mrs Blair
Thursday, 20 June 2002, 12:20 am | UK Government
In answer to questions, the PMOS said that during his doorstep this afternoon with Prime Minister Aznar of Spain, the Prime Minister had been asked about the comments Mrs Blair had made in relation to suicide bombers this morning. More >>
Straw statement on suicide bomb attack in Israel
Wednesday, 19 June 2002, 8:11 am | UK Government
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, said he was appalled by the 'despicable' suicide bomb attack on a bus carrying schoolchildren in Israel. More >>
Travel advice - India and Pakistan
Friday, 7 June 2002, 10:38 am | UK Government
The Foreign Office has revised its Travel Advice to British nationals for India and Pakistan. More >>
Straw Meets Pakistan President Musharraf
Thursday, 30 May 2002, 1:26 pm | UK Government
In an interview following his meeting with President Musharraf of Pakistan, the Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, said he did not believe that either side, India or Pakistan actually wants a war. More >>
Straw meets Indian Minister of External Affairs
Thursday, 30 May 2002, 1:25 pm | UK Government
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, and the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Jasawant Singh, have given a press conference after they met in New Delhi. Although touching on Gujerat and Afghanistan, the dominant subject of the discussion, said Mr Straw, ... More >>
Serious Concerns Raised Over Sale Of Whale Meat
Thursday, 23 May 2002, 9:15 am | UK Government
Fisheries Minister Elliot Morley today raised concerns about an apparent breach of IWC rules concerning the origin of whale meat on sale in some Japanese shops. More >>
Straw Welcomes Agreement On Supervisory Wardens
Tuesday, 30 April 2002, 10:03 am | UK Government
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has described an agreement on supervisory wardens brokered in Israel and the Occupied Territories as a 'significant first step away from violence and confrontation.' More >>
Britain Demands Israeli Withdrawal Without Delay
Wednesday, 10 April 2002, 10:22 am | UK Government
'Israel's response to the demands of the international community for an early withdrawal from the Palestinian areas is not good enough. The limited withdrawal Israel has announced falls short of the requirements of UN Security Council Resolutions 1402 ... More >>
Death of the Queen Mother: National Mourning
Tuesday, 2 April 2002, 10:35 am | UK Government
Buckingham Palace have announced today the arrangements for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. This will take place at 11.30 am on Tuesday, 9 April, at Westminster Abbey. Parliament will be recalled for 11.30 am on Wednesday, ... More >>
