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Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 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 assessment he has made of the Government of Iran's policy on supply of arms to Hezbollah paramilitary forces in Lebanon.
Answer

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the Government of Iran's policy on supply of arms to Hezbollah paramilitary forces in Lebanon. [141087] Mr. Hain: We have a long standing concern about Iran's record of support for terrorist groups, which we regularly raise with the Iranian Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
357 c835W; 141087
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Arms trade Terrorism Iran Middle East Hezbollah
Link
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