Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 1998. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 1998 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will set out the legal authority on which the Government plans to take military action against Iraq are based.
- Answer
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Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will set out the legal authority on which the Government plans to take military action against Iraq are based. [61676] Mr. Fatchett: The precise legal basis for any future military action will depend on the circumstances at the time, but any action taken by the Government will be lawful.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 321 c96W; 61676
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Armed forces Armed conflict Bombings Deployment Iraq
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