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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2000. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2000 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Prime Minister, what consultation the Secretary General of the United Nations had with the United Kingdom Government about the health and food situation in Iraq, before accepting the resignation of the senior UN representative in Baghdad responsible for co-ordinating humanitarian aid; and if he will make a statement. - None. UN staffing issues are a matter for the UN Secretary-General.
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Prime Minister what consultation the Secretary-General of the United Nations had with the United Kingdom Government about the health and food situation in Iraq, before accepting the resignation of the senior UN representative in Baghdad responsible for co-ordinating humanitarian aid; and if he will make a statement. [111235] The Prime Minister: None. UN staffing issues are a matter for the UN Secretary-General.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
344 c685W; 111235
Session
1999-00
Subjects
International assistance Humanitarian aid Iraq Staff United Nations