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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 November 1998. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 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, what response has been sent to the Russian Foreign Minister about his objections to military action against Iraq.
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response has been sent to the Russian Foreign Minister about his objections to military action against Iraq. [60161] Mr. Fatchett: We have made clear our own position on the use of military force in the Security Council and in public statements. We have discussed Iraq regularly with the Russians, among others.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
319 c573W; 60161
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Bombings Deployment Iraq Russia