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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 1998. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 19 November 1998 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Prime Minister, if he will comment on the reasons for establishing an Iraq media unit within Her Majesty's Government.
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the reasons for establishing an Iraq media unit within Her Majesty's Government. [60811] The Prime Minister: The Government have set up an ad hoc inter-departmental group chaired by the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office my right hon. Friend the Member for Leeds, Central (Mr. Fatchett). The group ensures that the Government's media response to the Iraq crisis is properly co-ordinated.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
319 c752W; 60811
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Iraq Government information services Media Fatchett, Derek