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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 2009.


Iraq: Camp Ashraf

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their commitment to train the Iraqi navy takes account of the Government of Iraq's alleged persecution of residents at Camp Ashraf; and what positive results they expect will ensue from that arrangement.
Answer

The UK/Iraq Naval Training Agreement forms part of the transition to a broad bilateral relationship between the UK and Iraq, following the withdrawal of British troops in June. Camp Ashraf is part of a sovereign and democratic Iraq and the situation there is a domestic matter for the Government of Iraq, and is an issue for the Iraqi authorities and the camp leadership to resolve. There is no link between the two issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
679; 715 c246WA
Session
2009-10
Related items
Iraq: Camp Ashraf
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Human rights Iraq Navy Training Refugees Iran Military aid Mujahedin-e Khalq
Link
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