Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2011.

Iraq: Camp Ashraf

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Howell of Guildford on 9 March (WA 410–11), on how many occasions United Kingdom diplomatic representatives have visited Camp Ashraf in 2011; what use of loudspeakers they observed; and what reports they made about the impact of the loudspeakers on residents.

Answer: In 2011 our embassy officials, have so far, visited Camp Ashraf once on 16 March to see whether any residents required consular assistance. We have received reports from camp residents of loudspeakers operating within the camp. During the consular visit, our officials were aware of the presence of some loudspeakers. The Government of Iraq have publicly stated that the purpose of the loudspeakers is to allow family members to communicate with the residents inside the camp. We are in regular dialogue with the UN about Camp Ashraf and have raised the issue of the use of loudspeakers with them. UK representatives have also met the Iraqi Government's Ashraf Committee and urged them to ensure the residents' human rights are respected.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7671; 726 c220-1WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Iraq: Camp Ashraf
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Diplomatic service Human rights Iraq Noise Refugees Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Visits
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk