Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 November 2005. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2005 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Iraq

Question: To ask the Prime Minister when he plans to publish the paper he referred to in evidence to the Liaison Committee on 8 February setting out the way forward for the Iraqiisation of security (HC 318-i); and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The paper referred to during the evidence session was a United States report, produced by a team led by General Luck, a retired US General. It was an audit of the coalition's campaign plan in Iraq, in particular the training and development of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). During the evidence session with the Liaison Committee, I said that I hoped the paper would be published, but noted that it was still being considered by the US Government. Following this, the US Government decided not to publish this report. As this was a US report, this was a matter for the US Government to decide.

Secondary information