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

What was the text of the draft resolution which the British Government sought and failed to introduce into the Security Council in September 1996, which appears to have borne on the use of the British territory of Diego Garcia in connection with US attacks on Iraq.

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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