Parliamentary Activity

Manchester Arena Inquiry — 46 mentions in Parliament since Sep 2020

Written Question Lords
27 Jun 2023
Counter-terrorism

To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they are implementing to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks in the UK.

Government answer
Home Office CONTEST is the UK’s comprehensive counter terrorism strategy, and it’s overarching aim is to reduce the risk to the UK and its citizens and interests overseas from terrorism, so that our people can go about their lives freely and with confidence. As annou... Read full answer →
Written Question Lords
02 May 2023
Counter-terrorism: Public Places

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to introducing a (1) registration, or (2) other oversight, scheme for companies providing security services, in association with the introduction of the Protect Duty.

Government answer
Home Office Volume 1 of the report of the Manchester Arena Inquiry recommended that “consideration should be given to whether contractors who carry out security services should be required to be licensed” (Recommendation 8). The Government has given careful considera... Read full answer →
Written Question Lords
27 Oct 2021
Ismail Abedi

To ask Her Majesty's Government why Ismail Abedi was not prevented from departing the UK prior to his scheduled appearance at the Manchester Arena Inquiry under a court order.

Government answer
Home Office The Manchester Arena Inquiry is a statutory independent Inquiry and decisions as to how to deliver its terms of reference are a matter for the Chair.The Inquiry heard evidence on what steps had been taken to ensure Ishmale Abedi appeared at the Inquiry on... Read full answer →