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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 19 February 2007.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Mr Carne Ross

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether Ministers and officials have had contacts with Mr Carne Ross since the termination of his Foreign and Commonwealth Office appointment in September 2004; and, if so, whether such contacts included discussions on Iraq.
Answer

We owe a duty of confidence to serving and former members of staff. It would not be appropriate to comment on any contacts between Ministers and officials with serving or former members of staff, which are conducted on an in-confidence basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
689 c180WA; 1676
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Iraq Termination of employment Senior civil servants Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ross, Carne
Link
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