Amesbury Incident Debate

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Department: Home Office

Amesbury Incident

Craig Tracey Excerpts
Thursday 5th July 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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We absolutely need to keep all options open. I think that the hon. Gentleman would understand that the focus right here and now—certainly in today’s Cobra meeting—is very much on public safety, the police investigation and supporting the victims. I am sure that we will be considering other options as more information comes to light.

Craig Tracey Portrait Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) (Con)
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Obviously, this situation is distressing and it is being monitored by many of our constituents all around the country. Will my right hon. Friend reassure the House that the incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness and that the Government are being regularly updated on developments?

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. From the moment we knew about the incident, we have responded in that way—and not just the Government, but, just as importantly, local emergency services, the local council, local police and counter-terrorism police. We will keep treating the situation as an absolute priority.