Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 9 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, what efforts are being taken to ensure that Clause 22 of UN Security Council Resolution 1483 is complied with.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what efforts are being taken to ensure that Clause 22 of UN Security Council Resolution 1483 is complied with. [117065] Mr. Rammell: In operative paragraph 22 of its resolution 1483 (2003), the UN Security Council decided: that petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas originating in Iraq will be immune, until title passes to the initial purchaser, from legal proceedings and will not be subject to any form of attachment, garnishment, or execution; and that proceeds and obligations arising from sales thereof, as well as the Development Fund for Iraq, will enjoy privileges and immunities equivalent to those enjoyed by the United Nations. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in consultation with other Government Departments and the Overseas Territories, is preparing an Order in Council that will implement these measures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117065; 406 c637W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed conflict International assistance Iraq Oil Natural gas United Nations UN resolutions Reconstruction Iraq conflict Development Fund for Iraq
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