Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Chesham (Conservative) on Monday, 29 January 1996.

Chesham, Lord

Question: What is the degree of their collaboration with the USA in matters concerning oil exploitation and pipeline development in and around the Caspian Sea, and whether this collaboration requires them to act in accordance with the United States unilaterally declared "embargo" on economic relations with Iran, which they have in general not done, and whether this "embargo" on economic relations with Iran is in accordance with the provisions, etc., of the World Trade Organisation.

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