Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Hannay of Chiswick (Crossbench). It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2005.

Gulf Region: Security Organisations

Question: What steps they are taking to encourage the emergence of a regional security organisation in the Gulf area which would include Iran, Iraq and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Answer: My Lords, the Government support a number of initiatives in the region, such as the International Institute of Strategic Studies’ regional Gulf dialogue. A Cabinet-level delegation will attend the next conference in Bahrain on 2 to 4 December. Officials in London and at posts have assisted this initiative by encouraging engagement from the region. If they are to be successful, leadership of regional security initiatives must come from the region.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 675 c1615
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Iraq International cooperation Security Iran Gulf states Gulf Cooperation Council
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk