Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Monday, 26 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 October 2009. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 2 November 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iran: Nuclear Power

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to raise the issue of the Iranian nuclear programme in the UN Security Council; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: When Ministers from the E3+3 met in New York on 23 September 2009, they made clear that we were all still committed to the dual track policy, which includes further action at the UN Security Council if necessary. They also agreed that decisions on our next steps would be taken in the light of meetings with Iran. On 1 October 2009 in Geneva, Iran agreed to a further meeting before the end of the month to focus on its nuclear programme. Iran has not yet agreed to a date for this.

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