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Written question asked by Michael Ellis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 January 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iran: Diplomatic Relations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has had discussions with the government of Iran on provision of compensation for recent damage to the British Embassy in Tehran; and what its response has been.
Answer

We are currently assessing the damage caused to our embassy in Tehran and the associated costs caused by recent events, and will be seeking compensation from the Government of Iran, who have given initial assurances that compensation will be paid.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90913; 539 c132-3W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Diplomatic relations Iran
Link
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