Written question asked by Harold Best (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 October 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 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, if he will make a statement on his policy on the role of the United Nations in Iraq.

Answer: Mr. Best: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his policy on the role of the United Nations in Iraq. [132237] Mr. Rammell: UNSCR 1483 unanimously adopted on 22 May welcomes the appointment of the UN Special Representative on Iraq and resolves that the United Nations should play a vital role in humanitarian relief, the reconstruction of Iraq and the restoration and establishment of national and local institutions for representative governance. The Government would support an increased UN role and the Security Council is currently considering a draft resolution which would encourage further participation by the UN and the international community including in the political processes leading to the formation of a representative government.

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