Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 October 2003. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 October 2003.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether, before embarking on the war in Iraq, they were warned by the intelligence and security service of the United Kingdom or the United States that there was likely to be a significant obstruction, resistance and armed opposition to the occupation of Iraq. [HL 4522].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4522; 653 c62WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Armed conflict Iraq Peacekeeping operations Terrorism Security USA Iraq conflict Military intelligence