Written question asked by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government will take to ensure that Iran complies with its promises to the UK, French and German foreign ministers on nuclear issues.

Answer: Mr. Woodward: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government will take to ensure that Iran complies with its promises to the UK, French and German Foreign Ministers on nuclear issues. [141285] Mr. MacShane: All of the elements promised in the Tehran Declaration are incorporated in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors' resolution adopted on 26 November. The primary responsibility for ensuring Iran's compliance with terms of the resolution lies with the IAEA, which will report periodically to the Board of Governors on progress made. We will monitor this progress closely through our membership of the Board of Governors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 415 c246W; 141285
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: International cooperation International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear weapons Nuclear power Iran
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