Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the components were of British manufacture in the two vehicles found in Iraq and suspected of being involved in the production of weapons of mass destruction; which companies produced them; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Exemption 1b and 1c of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information. (Holding answer 14 October 2003).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the components were of British manufacture in the two vehicles found in Iraq and suspected of being involved in the production of weapons of mass destruction; which companies produced them; and if he will make a statement. [131485] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 14 October 2003]: I am withholding details of components and companies under Exemption 1 b and 1 c of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, which relate to international relations and information received in confidence from foreign Governments.

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