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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 March 2005. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Thursday, 24 March 2005 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Solicitor-General

Question
To ask the Solicitor General, what recent representations she has received on publishing the Attorney General's advice on the legality of the war in Iraq.
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Solicitor-General what recent representations she has received on publishing the Attorney-General's advice on the legality of the war in Iraq. [223620] The Solicitor-General: Since 1 January 2005, my office has received 20 requests for disclosure of the Attorney- General's advice on the legality of military action against Iraq from MPs, journalists and members of the public.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c996W; 223620
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Disclosure of information Armed conflict Attorney General Iraq Legal opinion International law Iraq conflict
Link
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