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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (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, when a state of war existed between the UK and Iraq; and what the current relationship between the two countries is.
Answer

Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when a state of war existed between the UK and Iraq; and what the current relationship between the two countries is. [118206] Mr. Mike O'Brien: A state of war was never declared between the UK and Iraq. The UK is an occupying power in Iraq and is carrying out its responsibilities under the Hague Regulations, Geneva Convention IV and UNSCR 1483.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118206; 406 c642W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed conflict Geneva Conventions Iraq Iraq conflict
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk