Written question asked by Kali Mountford (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2003. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry;Minister for Women

Question: To ask the Minister for Women, if she will make a statement on action she is taking to ensure that Iraqi women play a full part in the leadership of Iraq. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Kali Mountford: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on action she is taking to ensure that Iraqi women play a full part in the leadership of Iraq. [143341] Ms Hewitt: I have been very involved in supporting Iraqi women to play a full role in the leadership of their country. I recently met Dr. Raja Khuzaai, one of the two female members of the Iraqi Governing Council, to discuss concrete ways to support women's full involvement in the emerging political structures. I have also pledged my full support for the establishment of an Iraqi Women's Higher Council--a non-governmental advisory body on women's issues.

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