Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 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.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many senior advisers from western countries have been appointed to work with Iraqi Ministers; and how many are women.

Answer: Joan Ruddock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many senior advisers from western countries have been appointed to work with Iraqi Ministers; and how many are women. [132151] Mr. Rammell: At present there are 21 senior advisers from western countries that provide help to all 25 Iraqi Ministries. Three are women who work with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Displaced Persons, Trade, and Human Rights.

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