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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Garden (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 15 March 2007.


Iraq: Security

Question
My Lords, in his Answer the Minister spoke of the working groups, one of which is on border security. As I understand it, it is between the neighbouring states and Iraq. Is there a mechanism for the UK to be represented, given the special concerns we have about transit across the Iran/Iraq border?
Answer

My Lords, the working groups are just starting. I am not yet 100 per cent clear who they will look to for additional outside support. Recently we had some indications that expertise that we can bring to bear in this area would be regarded as valuable by those in the region who have to face the difficulties, and we stand ready to give that expertise.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
690 c829 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Iraq International cooperation Security
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk