Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 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, whether the good and unforged evidence that Iraq sought materials from Niger mentioned by Sir Jeremy Greenstock in his interview with David Usborne of the Independent was passed to the International Atomic Energy Authority.

Answer: Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the good and unforged evidence that Iraq sought materials from Niger mentioned by Sir Jeremy Greenstock in his interview with David Usborne of the Independent was passed to the International Atomic Energy Authority. [124906] Mr. Rammell: The evidence referred to by Sir Jeremy Greenstock does not derive from UK sources. We have encouraged all states to make available to the International Atomic Energy Agency any evidence which they possess.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 124906; 409 c46W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Evidence Forgery Documents Iraq International Atomic Energy Agency Weapons Uranium
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk