Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Friday, 26 November 1999 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 representations he has made to the UN about the tenure of office of the UN Co-ordinator in Baghdad.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the UN about the tenure of office of the UN Co-ordinator in Baghdad. [100084] Mr. Hain: We have voiced concern to the UN about some aspects of Mr. Von Sponeck's performance, in particular his public calls for sanctions to be lifted immediately, contrary to the terms of the Security Council resolutions. But decisions on appointments such as Mr. Von Sponeck's are for the UN Secretary-General alone.

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