Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour). It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 6 March 2006.

Iraq: Weir Group

Question: What discussions have taken place between representatives of the Volcker commission and authorities in the United Kingdom on the Weir Group’s payments to the regime of Saddam Hussein.

Answer: My Lords, representatives of Strathclyde Police visited the independent inquiry committee at its headquarters on 8 and 9 December 2005. There they spoke to committee staff and received copies of documents relevant to the Weir Group. The Strathclyde Police, in close liaison with the Scottish Crown Office, are reviewing this documentation to determine whether there are sufficient grounds for investigation. It would not be appropriate to comment further on any specific allegations at this stage.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 679 c525-6
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Criminal investigation Corruption Iraq Food Oil Sanctions Weir Group
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk