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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 26 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2009. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 December 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had on oil concessions in Iraq.
Answer

The Government have regular discussions on Iraqi energy issues with the Government of Iraq and with international oil companies. These exchanges include discussion of Iraq's recent and upcoming oil licensing rounds through which the Iraqi Government are acquiring international expertise in order to increase oil production and exports.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c237-8W; 303570
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Iraq Oil
Link
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