Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Gilbert (Labour) on Monday, 27 July 1998.

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Gilbert, RtHonLord

Question

What in international law is the status of the sorties performed by British aircraft involved in No Fly surveillance in Iraq; whether they, or the United States aircraft in company with which they fly, have been authorised by the United Nations Security Council to attack targets in Iraq; and if so, in which circumstances. [HL 2646].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

592 c174WA; HL 2646

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed forces Iraq Military aircraft USA UN resolutions