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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 July 2005. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Thursday, 7 July 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


RN Patrol Boats

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the current whereabouts of the three Royal Naval patrol boats seized by Iran in June 2004; what representations he has made to the government of Iran since their seizure; and what his assessment is of the date of their likely return to the UK.
Answer

Current information indicates that the three patrol boats are being held in South West Iran. We have maintained a dialogue with the Iranian authorities since June 2004 and, at every opportunity, continue to press for their return.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9765; 436 c555W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Warships Iran