Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 February 1999. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 February 1999.

Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question: Whether the new United States policy of attacking Iraqi air defence systems in the United States/United Kingdom-declared 'no-fly zones' whether or not these systems radar locks onto United States or United Kingdom aircraft (as announced by Mr Berger, President Clintons National Security Adviser, 'International Herald Tribune' 27 January), is permitted in international law; whether this escalation was agreed between them and the United States; and if so, whether they will spell out those United Nations Security Council resolutions or articles in the United Nations Charter under which such attacks may be lawful. [HL 784].

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