Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reason Mr John Sawyers has been withdrawn from Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the role to be played by Sir Jeremy Greenstock in Iraq.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason Mr. John Sawyers has been withdrawn from Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the role to be played by Sir Jeremy Greenstock in Iraq. [120783] Mr. Rammell: John Sawyers is shortly leaving Iraq to take up a new appointment as Political Director in the FCO. Sir Jeremy Greenstock will take up his appointment in September 2003 following the completion of his Diplomatic Service posting as Ambassador at the United Nations. The appointment of such a senior and experienced diplomat shows the strength of our continuing commitment to Iraq. Sir Jeremy will report to my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary and other Ministers as necessary. His main role will be to contribute to and support the political process leading to the establishment of a representative Iraqi Government under the terms of SCR 1483. He will work closely with leading Iraqi representatives, the Coalition Provisional Authority, the UN and other representatives of the international community.

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