Written question asked by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 June 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 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 restrictions have been placed by the occupying powers in Iraq on exiles wishing to return to their country.

Answer: Adam Price: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what restrictions have been placed by the occupying powers in Iraq on exiles wishing to return to their country. [115892] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The coalition has placed no formal restrictions on exiles wishing to return home to Iraq. UK Government travel advice currently advises British nationals against visiting Iraq. Iraqi nationals wishing to return to Iraq should be aware of the continued security risks of doing so and should register their interest with the International Organisation for Migration in London. Iraqis who have applied for asylum status in the UK may find that the credibility of their asylum application could be affected if they visit Iraq and then return to the UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 115892; 406 c438W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Asylum British nationality Iraq Migration Travel restrictions International Organization for Migration
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk