Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 1997. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 1997.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they have given permission to the United States to make use of Diego Garcia in connection with an attack on Iraq; and whether this permission is conditional on United National Security Council approval of such attack.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

583 c203WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed forces Armed conflict Deployment Iraq USA Diego Garcia