Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 1998.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they agree with the comment made by the US Ambassador to the UN Mr Bill Richardson, that Resolution No. 1154 (1998) 'is drafted so it is perfectly clear that any member can take unilateral action if it feels there is a grievous violation' of the United Nations-Iraq Aide Memoire (International Herald Tribune, 4 March). [HL 936]. - Includes ref to UK resolution text in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 936; 587 c94WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed forces Deployment Iraq UN resolutions UN Security Council