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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 June 2005. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 16 June 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Volcker investigations; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government support fully the work of the Independent Inquiry Committee (IIC) investigating the allegations of corruption surrounding the UN's Iraq Oil for Food Programme. There have been no ministerial representations to the Independent Inquiry Committee. However, UK Government officials are in frequent contact with IIC staff regarding their investigations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5270; 435 c650W;435 c654W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Iraq Oil Food aid