Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 17 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions his Department has had concerning the possibility of Turkish military deployment in Iraq; where these discussions took place; who initiated these discussions; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions his Department has had concerning the possibility of Turkish military deployment in Iraq; where these discussions took place; who initiated these discussions; and if he will make a statement. [131443] Mr. Rammell: The UK has a regular dialogue with the Turkish Government on matters relating to Iraq, including a possible military deployment. On 25 September, Turkish Foreign Minister, Abdullah Gul gave my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary an update on the situation. The Chief of Defence Staff and my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces also discussed this issue, among others, during their recent visits to Turkey.

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