Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 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 discussions the coalition governments have had with Red Crescent officials regarding involvement in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Harry Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions the coalition governments have had with Red Crescent officials regarding involvement in Iraq; and if he will make a statement. [135598] Mr. Rammell: The Coalition Provisional Authority has had contacts with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, which is active throughout the country. The Iraqi Red Crescent Society works with the local authorities in the search for, and identification of bodies in, mass graves; contacting families and assisting with burials; basic first aid; ambulance services; and rehabilitation of its four hospitals.

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