Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2005. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with which (a) newspaper, (b) television and (c) radio, (i) journalists and (ii) editors Sir Richard Dearlove initiated meetings following the war in Iraq during 1993 to discuss matters relating to (A) the conflict and (B) weapons of mass destruction; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs with which (a) newspaper, (b) television and (c) radio, (i) journalists and (ii) editors Sir Richard Dearlove initiated meetings following the war in Iraq during 1993 to discuss matters relating to (A) the conflict and (B) weapons of mass destruction; and if he will make a statement. [222340] Mr. Straw: [holding answer 17 March 2005]: It is the Government's well-established practice not to provide, confirm or deny details of meetings or movements of any members of the UK Security and Intelligence Services, including the Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c593-4W; 222340
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Armed conflict Intelligence services Media Iraq conflict Dearlove, Richard
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk