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HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaOn security, the hon. Gentleman is right to raise the issue of resources for our world-class police, including those in Thames Valley. That is why I am sure that he would welcome…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMay I start by paying my respects to the hon. Member for Newport West? Our sympathies are with his loved ones and all those in this House who were close to him. I welcome the…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Serious ViolenceMay I take this opportunity to thank the right hon. Gentleman for his membership of the serious violence taskforce and the hugely important contribution he makes?18 Feb 2019HANSARD Serious ViolenceI would not quite say that it will be in a random way. The orders can be placed only with the permission of the courts. A police officer will suggest that an order is placed on an…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Serious ViolenceI beg to move, That this House has considered serious violence. We cannot ignore the rise of serious violence. Already this year we have seen seven fatal stabbings on London’s…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaThat is another of the points that Members have made today about a particular case. Again, the solicitor should be very careful about the remarks that are made, and reflect very…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI will not talk about a particular case, but I absolutely understand the sentiments that my hon. Friend has expressed, and I think that they are the sentiments of the vast…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy hon. Friend is right. We do need to do more to ensure that we have more tools to prosecute people who have helped or supported terrorist organisations, whether they have…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Generally in the circumstances he describes, if further action is needed, such as the withdrawal of the passport—other measures are…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaAs I have mentioned, this is not a new challenge—we estimate that one way or another more than 300 people have returned in the last few years. When someone manages to return, we…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy right hon. Friend might be reassured to know that when we cannot prevent someone’s return, we will in all cases seek to question them, investigate them and, where appropriate,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaAgain, I cannot speak about a particular case or an individual, but I do not agree with the right hon. Gentleman that it is better in every case to talk to someone who has left to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to mention Charles Farr, who has sadly passed away, and to point out the huge contribution that Charles made to the security of this…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI thank my hon. Friend for raising the important questions that he has just put to me. He asked me about the case of Shamima Begum, and I hope he will understand that I am not at…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI welcome the questions from the hon. Gentleman. First, he asked whether UK citizens are entitled to return. So long as they are still UK citizens, they will have a right to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaThe hon. Gentleman has asked me about a particular individual and it would not be appropriate for me to be drawn into that. On a more general note, if individuals have left…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI thank my right hon. Friend for making that point. Of course it is very important that we take responsibility for doing what we can to reduce the risk to Britain and our people,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaObviously, each case is dealt with on a case-by-case basis and we must consider the individual issues raised. It is important to note that, as we have heard with other cases…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy right hon. Friend highlights an important issue. Members will understand why it is very difficult to gather evidence when someone has gone to a completely ungoverned space…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI am sure the hon. Lady will understand that I cannot get drawn into a particular case, but I will respond to her general point. As a father, I think that any parent would have…18 Feb 2019