Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997.

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Howe, Earl

Question

On what grounds HMG have filed a claim against Iraq for environmental damage caused during the Gulf War, and what agreement within NATO precludes them from the claiming against the United States for the environmental damage from toxic waste left behind in Holy Loch by the US Forces based there.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

579 c93WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Compensation Birds Liability Environment protection Hazardous substances Iraq Iraq-Kuwait conflict Oil Pollution Nature conservation Waste USA Firth of Clyde