Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Gilbert (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 1998.

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Gilbert, RtHonLord

Question

Whether they were consulted by, and if so agreed with, the United States authorities that in the event of attacks being made on Iraq earlier this year, "jamming aircraft" should be ready to "jam broadcasters' equipment, lest their reports aid the enemy" and to "zap electronic journalists' gear" (Aviation Week, 20 April); and, if they were not consulted, or did not agree, what is their view of such jamming. [HL 1959].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1959; 590 c68WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Broadcasting reception Iraq Military aircraft