Written question asked by Lord Elis-Thomas (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 October 1988. It was answered by Lord Waldegrave of North Hill (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 October 1988 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Written question

Question

When FCO first learnt of allegations of chemical weapons use against Kurds by Iraqi military forces; on what date this allegation was verified; & on what date HM Govt made representations to the Govt of Iraq on the use of chemical weapons against Kurds.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

139 c412W;139 c410W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Chemical weapons Iraq Kurds