Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations have been received from the government of Cyprus and members of the Cypriot public concerning the use of United Kingdom sovereign bases in Cyprus in preparation for a future conflict with Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations have been received from the government of Cyprus or members of the Cypriot public concerning the use of United Kingdom sovereign bases in Cyprus in preparation for a future conflict with Iraq; and if he will make a statement. [79650] Mr. Hoon: No decision regarding the commitment of United Kingdom Armed Forces to any potential conflict in Iraq has yet been taken. Military action is neither imminent nor inevitable.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 392 c468W;392 c480-1W; 79650
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Deployment Cyprus Iraq Military bases Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk