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Written question asked by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2007. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Monday, 4 June 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq: Asylum

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the proposed tripartite talks on Iraq refugees between the EU, Syria and Iraq are to take place; and what the UK involvement will be.
Answer

We welcome Commissioner Michel’s proposal to hold technical level tripartite talks on Iraqi refugees. We understand the proposed talks will be between the Commission and the Governments of Iraq and Syria, but the UK stands ready to assist if required. The date of the talks is still to be confirmed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
136496; 461 c240W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Asylum Iraq
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk