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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 January 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iran

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of statements by the President of Iran denying the Holocaust.
Answer

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has condemned unreservedly the comments in which President Ahmadinejad denied the existence of the Holocaust. He has called the President's remarks wholly unacceptable, and said they have no place in civilised debate. President Ahmadinejad's remarks were also condemned by the United Nations Security Council and by European Union Heads of Government, with our full support.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40552; 441 c673-4W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Nazi war crimes Israel Iran Holocaust
Link
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