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BBC NEWS | Politics | 'Buck stops with me' says Browne Des Browne, speaking for the first time since the row, said with hindsight he could have done things differently and said "ultimately, the buck stops here". Mr Browne, in his first interview since the row erupted over the weekend, said he had been asked on Friday "to note" the navy's decision to allow the freed personnel to sell their stories. He said: "The fact that both Des Browne and the prime minister were informed about this and that their alarm bells were not ringing about the implications for example, for people in armed services who have been injured, people in the families of service personnel who've had people killed on active service... news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/6544567.stm   (690 words)

PM: Browne decision was not a good idea - Worldnews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Des Browne, the defence secretary, speaking to troops in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on March 31. The defence secretary, Des Browne, today said he accepted "full responsibility" for the hastily revoked decision to allow two of the military personnel captured by Iran to sell their stories to the press. Des Browne says in hindsight he could have stopped the sales Tony Blair has said "in hindsight" the navy's decision to allow sailors held captive in Iran to sell their stories to the media was not a "good... article.wn.com /view/2007/04/12/PM_Browne_decision_was_not_a_good_idea   (593 words)

Britain: NATO credibility at stake after Taliban surprise Browne said that there were "understandable concerns" among member countries at bolstering the reconstruction and stability force in Afghanistan because of the risks posed to troops in the country. Browne said the mission had reached the point where they were tackling the most difficult region -- the lawless south of Afghanistan. Browne said the "fundamental point" was that NATO is an alliance and that when it decides to use military force "all partners should be prepared to face equal risk". www.chinadaily.com.cn /world/2006-09/19/content_692442.htm   (657 words)

Safety must remain top priority offshore - Des Browne Minister for Work Des Browne today praised the success of the safety case regime in making the UK offshore industry a safer place to work and stressed the importance of ensuring the regime remains up-to-date and relevant in the future. Des Browne pointed to issues such as ageing infrastructure; maintenance management; staff reductions and new players entering the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) as examples of such challenges. The structure of the industry, patterns of employment and expectations of society are all changing, and legislation needs to change too," Des Browne continued. www.hse.gov.uk /press/2003/e03240.htm   (752 words)

Downing Street Says...: Iraq Inquiry-Des Browne Browne had to be prompted to clarify, the PMOS said that he did not. Des Browne realised very quickly after the interview, and then phoned to explain that it was a slip of the tongue. Put that in terms of slips of the tongue, Des Browne used the word "inquiry" twice, and it was not an inadvertent mention of "inquiry", the PMOS said that it was all in the one answer. www.downingstreetsays.org /archives/003238.html   (525 words)

The Rt Hon Des Browne As part of Gordon Brown's first Cabinet in June 2007, he was also appointed Secretary of State for Scotland. Prior to that, Mr Browne was Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Mr Browne was born on 22 March 1952 and studied at Glasgow University where he was awarded an LLB. www.pm.gov.uk /output/Page7467.asp   (266 words)

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Des Browne | The Huffington Post   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Troops voiced anger at Des Browne being praised for his 'courage' Des Browne was thrown a humiliating lifeline by top military commanders as the chiefs of the armed forces made it known that they still support the embattled Defence Secretary. Defence Secretary Des Browne has said that initial reports indicate the crash was an accident, not an insurgents attack Two British servicemen have died on a special forces operation in Iraq after the helicopters they were travelling in apparently coll... Des Browne has been warned that he must resign unless he can show he still has the confidence of the armed forces. www.huffingtonpost.com /people/Des+Browne   (1213 words)

Scotland on Sunday - Pardon set to wipe 'coward' stain from soldiers' reputation   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Des Browne is reviewing "as a matter of priority" his department's rigid opposition to a general amnesty for the more than 300 British troops shot at dawn. Browne also instructed Drayson to inform the House of Lords last week that he was "considering all the options and is aware of the strong feelings of the House on this matter". Browne, who was a lawyer with a close interest in human-rights causes before entering Parliament, is believed to maintain a great deal of sympathy with the campaign. scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=892742006   (1109 words)

Britain May Start Pulling Out of Iraq Britain's Defence Secretary Des Browne delivers a speech regarding the British strategy in Iraq at the Royal Institute of International Affairs in central London, Monday Nov. 27, 2006. British Defense Secretary Des Browne was the second senior official in recent days to talk of reducing the number of British troops in Iraq. Browne said that handing over security would not mean a complete British withdrawal. www.commondreams.org /headlines06/1127-04.htm   (763 words)

Browne is accused of breaching Navy rules - Worldnews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Des Browne was under more pressure last night as he was accused of breaking official rules over allowing the sailors and Marines detained by Iran to sell stories about their ordeal. Des Browne faced a fresh onslaught last night over the Iran hostages affair after it emerged that Navy regulations require the Defence Secretary to give personal permission before sailors speak publicly about... Des Browne's battle to survive the naval stories-for-sale row suffered a fresh blow last night with doubts over how the decision was taken to permit the former captives to profit from their ordeal in Iran. article.wn.com /view/2007/04/13/Browne_is_accused_of_breaching_Navy_rules   (590 words)

BBC NEWS | Politics | Profile: Des Browne Tory leader David Cameron has said Mr Browne may have to resign if his explanation for allowing the crew to sell their stories to newspapers and TV is not adequate. Mr Browne has accepted full responsibility for the decision but said the sailors and marines held captive had to be able to speak out "to counteract the propaganda the Iranians had put out using them". Part of the 1997 general election intake, Mr Browne was close to the late Donald Dewar serving as his parliamentary private secretary during his final year as Scottish secretary. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/4977660.stm   (593 words)

Iain Dale's Diary: The Position of Des Browne Des Browne is a calamitous Minister who should never have risen beyond the most junior of ministerial ranks. Browne is one of those Labour "lobby fodder" MPs who would have normally languished in anonymity, emerging to vote for the Govt regardless of the issue. Des Browne is a typical Scottish Labour politician - a lawyer and homourless to boot. iaindale.blogspot.com /2007/04/position-of-des-browne.html   (2496 words)

Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Britain/Ireland Browne also acknowledged that he was concerned about cutbacks in basic training for troops, because of foreign operations, primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. Browne added that because of Britain's operations in Iraq, where it has about 7,100 troops, and Afghanistan, where it has around 5,600 soldiers, soldiers were not getting sufficient basic training. Browne did, however, indicate to the newspaper that of Britain's deployment to Bosnia of 600 troops, many would be pulled out next year, and there were plans to lower the military garrison in Northern Ireland from 8,500 to 5,000 troops. www.gulf-times.com /site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=123982&version=1&template_id=38&parent_id=20   (710 words)

Should Des Browne resign - Have your say - News - Virgin Media Defence Secretary Des Browne has taken the blame after two of the sailors captured by Iran sold their stories saying "ultimately, the buck stops here". As to whether Des Browne should resign, of course he should, and the rest of odious,reprehensible and corrupt shower that are passing themselves off as a government should go with him. des brown should resign and so should blaire and his cronies this is no way to respect the rest of our soldiers serving in iraq fighting a war that should have never happened boards.virginmedia.com /news/haveyoursay/shoulddesbrowneresign.html   (926 words)

British troops to be sent to Afghanistan - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Lawmakers in Britain, the United States, Canada and other nations with troops in southern Afghanistan have been angered by the reluctance of some European allies to commit extra troops to the 35,500-strong NATO force, and in particular to allow their soldiers to be deployed to the Taliban's heartland in the south and east. Browne said the extra 1,400 troops would form a battalion charged with roving across a swathe of southern Afghanistan, mounting attacks on Taliban targets and responding to insurgent offensives. Browne acknowledged Britain, the United States and others were "shouldering a greater burden than we like" in leading the alliance's mission to tackle Taliban fighters and extend the reach of President Hamid Karzai's Kabul government. www.usatoday.com /news/world/2007-02-26-brits-afghan_x.htm   (588 words)

British Defense Secretary arrives in Baghdad - Boston.com British Defense Secretary Des Browne arrived in Baghdad for an unannounced visit on Sunday at a time when Washington's main ally hopes to cut back its troops even as President Bush sends more. Browne arrived in Baghdad for an unannounced visit on Sunday at a time when Washington's main ally hopes to cut back its troops even as President Bush sends more. Browne will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, President Jalal Talabani and other officials to assess progress on the ground, a British Defense Ministry spokesman said. www.boston.com /news/world/middleeast/articles/2007/01/28/british_defense_secretary_arrives_in_baghdad   (427 words)

Media Advisory - U.K. Minister of Defense Des Browne to Speak at JHU SAIS Des Browne, the U.K.’s Minister of Defense, will speak at the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) on Wednesday, November 1 at 4 p.m. Browne is making his first official visit to Washington, D.C., as Britain’s new Defense Minister, having recently returned from an official visit to Afghanistan. Previously Browne was U.K. Chief Secretary to the Treasury. www.sais-jhu.edu /pubaffairs/media_events/Media_Advisories/MA2006/desbrowne06.html   (220 words)

ePolitix.com - Browne hints at Army size rise In an interview with the Times newspaper Des Browne said he was "fully aware" of the concerns expressed by military commanders including General Sir Richard Dannatt. But Browne said he had given service chiefs permission to speak in public about their concerns. However Browne pointed out that: "Army numbers were cut from 156,500 in 1990 to 112,000 [by 1997] and these reductions took place during the term of the last government." www.epolitix.com /EN/News/200612/eca1672f-f83d-4ecb-8383-e7b4ab25aeb6.htm   (190 words)

My Way News - Britain May Start Pulling Out of Iraq British Defense Secretary Des Browne was the second senior official in recent days to talk of reducing the number of British troops in Iraq. Browne said that handing over security would not mean a complete British withdrawal. Sectarian divisions in Iraq will not be resolved quickly, Browne said, but he argued against dividing the country into Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish sections, warning that doing so would destabilize the region further. apnews.myway.com /article/20061127/D8LLEH6O0.html   (638 words)

Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Britain's Minister of Defence Des Browne, left, leaves the Ministry of Defence in London with an unidentified aide, Monday April 16, 2007, on his way to the House of Commons. Browne was due to give a statement to the House over the role he and the Ministry of Defence played in allowing service personnel to sell their stories to the media following their release from captivity in Iran. Brown shot back that he did not intend to criticize the captive sailors' behavior while in Iranian custody and that they had behaved "well within the bounds" of suitable conduct. www.modbee.com /24hour/global/story/3600173p-12876452c.html   (782 words)

Scotsman.com News - Browne faces axe over Iran debacle The warning, from Brown's inner circle, only added to the pressure mounting on Browne over the botched decision to allow the 15 British sailors taken captive by the Iranians to sell their stories to the media on their return to Britain. Browne will have to explain himself tomorrow when he makes a statement on the affair to MPs after they return from their Easter break. Des Browne is an embarrassment to the Armed Forces, the government, his constituents in Kilmarnock and the Law Society of Scotland all of whom he is supposed to represent. news.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=577442007   (1285 words)

MP to face critics on Iran sailors - CNN.com   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Browne is due to make a statement to MPs in the House of Commons, with opposition Conservatives saying he should resign if he loses the confidence of parliament and the military. Home Secretary John Reid on Sunday praised Browne for admitting that it had been a mistake to allow the sailors to sell their stories to newspapers. Browne reversed that decision amid widespread criticism after the publication of interviews with two of the released sailors. www.cnn.com /2007/WORLD/europe/04/16/browne.sailors.reut/index.html   (388 words)

Des Browne - ARRSEpedia Des Browne was appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury in May 2005. Mr Browne has been MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun since 1997 and was previously Parliamentary Private Secretary to the late Donald Dewar MP 1998-1999 and more recently to Adam Ingram MP. Supposedly popular amongst service personnel (according to New Labour), Browne is generally regarded as something of a mong and is currently in the shit over the Iranian 'tabloid cash for chav hostages' debacle. www.arrse.co.uk /wiki/Des_Browne   (481 words)

Ministry of Defence | About Defence | People | Ministers | Secretary of State for Defence Rt Hon Des Browne MP was appointed Secretary of State for Defence on the 5th of May 2006. Mr Browne has been MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun since 1997 and was previously Parliamentary Private Secretary to the late Donald Dewar MP 1998-1999. Rt Hon Des Browne MP was appointed Secretary of State for Scotland on 28th June 2007. www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/People/Ministers/SecretaryOfStateForDefence.htm   (391 words)

Adam Boulton Weblog: In The Browne Stuff It's not just the opposition and certain newspapers who are condemning Des Browne's decision to allow these service people to sell their stories to the highest bidder, but 90% of the country in general and 99% of all other service personnel. Des Browne quite clearly made a huge error of judgement - the tide of public opinion bears this out and we needed to hear from him. Des Browne is clearly incompetent in the role of Defence secretary. adamboulton.typepad.com /my_weblog/2007/04/in_the_browne_s.html   (5572 words)

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