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Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 October 1999. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Friday, 15 October 1999.


Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question
Whether they have any information that contradicts the opinion that a humanitarian catastrophe is in the process in Iraq as a combined result of the policies of Saddam Hussein, the low price of oil, the condition of the Iraqi infrastructure (including that of Iraqi oil industry) and sanctions. [HL 4072]. - Includes figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
605 c97-8WA; HL 4072
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Development aid Human rights Iraq Food Oil UN Security Council
Contains statistics
Yes