Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will arrange for the texts of arrangements agreed by Coalition governments in relation to custody of persons captured in the course of the war in Iraq to be placed in the Library.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will arrange for the texts of arrangements agreed by Coalition Governments in relation to custody of persons captured in the course of the war in Iraq to be placed in the Library. [139912] Mr. Ingram: In March 2003, the United Kingdom, US and Australian Governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the transfer of Iraqi prisoners. Copies of this memorandum were placed in the Libraries of the House on Friday 14 November. The scope of the memorandum is not confined to major combat operations in Iraq, but also covers those detained subsequently by UK forces.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 139912; 413 c1253W;413 c1249-50W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Codes of practice Detainees Custodial treatment Iraq International cooperation Prisoners of war Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk