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Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 7 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 June 2007. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Thursday, 21 June 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq: USA

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment she has made of the proposals by the United States to establish a long term military presence in Iraq; what discussions she has had with her US counterpart on this issue; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

We maintain a constant dialogue with the US Administration on the security situation in Iraq, and our shared plans and strategies to respond to it. At present, this dialogue is focused on working to reduce the level of violence in Iraq and creating the conditions necessary for the transfer of responsibility for security to the Iraqi authorities in Basra province.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142424; 461 c2207-8W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Iraq USA
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk