Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 1997. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 1997.

Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question: Whether as a Permanent Member of the Security Council, the United Kingdom has considered the Turkish military action in northern Iraq against the forces of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, and the reaction to these operations by the Arab world and Iran; and whether they will invite the Security Council to determine, under Article 39, the existence of any threat to peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression which may have arisen, and to make recommendations or decide what measures shall be taken in accordance with Articles 41 and 42 to maintain or restore international peace and security.

Secondary information