Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, when refugee repatriation to Iraq will recommence; and what assistance he is offering the UNHCR to return to Iraq.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development when refugee repatriation to Iraq will recommence; and what assistance he is offering the UNHCR to return to Iraq. [135116] Hilary Benn: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has made clear that refugee repatriation to Iraq will begin once conditions have become conducive to their safe and dignified return. The Department for International Development has provided £1.75 million to UNHCR since the start of the conflict to assist with their work in Iraq and neighbouring countries.

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