Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, outlines the UK's strategy for countering international terrorism.
Oral statements are made after Question Time (or at 11am on a Friday). The statements usually relate to matters of policy or government actions.
At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.
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