Written question asked by Robert Parry (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: If he will make a statement on missing Kuwait prisoners of war held in Iraq. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Parry: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on missing Kuwait prisoners of war held in Iraq. [3172] Mr. Hanley: Britain remains concerned about the plight of over 600 Kuwaitis and other nationals missing in Iraq since the Gulf war. We strongly support Kuwait's efforts through the International Committee of the Red Cross to establish the whereabouts of its missing citizens and will continue to play an active role. Sadly, the Iraqis continue to show no interest in making progress. We have made it clear to Iraq that this is unacceptable. I discussed this issue with Ministers in Kuwait in October.

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