Radiological Material Security
Witnesses testified about the security of radiological materials that can be used by terrorists to construct what are commonly known as “dirty bombs.” Witnesses included representatives of f…
493 viewsWitnesses testified about the security of radiological materials that can be used by terrorists to construct what are commonly known as “dirty bombs.” Witnesses included representatives of f…
493 viewsIn his first question time, Prime Minister Tony Blair took members' questions. Questions focused on his policies on various issues and his reform of the question time session.
378 viewsEuropean winners of the Nobel Prize spoke to the European Parliament. The event on Europe Day formed part of the celebrations to mark 50 years since the signing of the inaugural Rome Treaty.
155 viewsDavid Trimble talked about the political and security situation in Northern Ireland. Among the topics he addressed were levels of violence, the status of disarmament, political cooperation b…
63 viewsMembers questioned the prime minister about rising taxes, drug testing in schools, and a kidnapping attempt in Belfast and its implications for the Good Friday agreement.
249 viewsNorthern Ireland Secretary John Reid, spoke to members and answered questions about the status of the ceasefire in Northern Ireland. He said that the British government would take a more vig…
161 viewsThe prime minister answered questions about a new anti-euro advertisement. In the ad popular British actors and three Labor members of Parliament try to persuade British citizens against ado…
160 viewsMembers questioned the prime minister about President Bush’s plan to place a 30 percent tariff on steel imports to the United States. Members also questioned Mr. Blair’s continued support f…
154 viewsPrime Minister Tony Blair took members' questions on various topics, including joining the Social Chapter and criminal justice.
183 viewsThe British House of Lords opened the House of Commons session for the election of a speaker. The members of Commons unanimously re-elected Speaker Betty Boothroyd for a second term. The Que…
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