Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 February 1996. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 February 1996 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Prime Minister

Question

When he first learned of the 1988 amendments to the 1985 Howe guidelines into defence related exports to Iraq. - The first time I learned that a change in guidelines had been considered in 1988 was in a minute from my private sec dated 23 November 1992. (Holding answer 27 February 1996).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

17821; 272 c567W;272 c547W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Codes of practice Exports Iraq Export controls Weapons