Written question asked by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 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, whether the proposed UN special co-ordinator will co-ordinate proposals for the re-construction of Iraq (a) validated by the UN and (b) imposed by the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance.

Answer: Glenda Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the proposed UN special co-ordinator will co-ordinate proposals for the reconstruction of Iraq (a) validated by the UN and (b) imposed by the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance. [114562] Mr. Rammell: The UN Special Representative, as proposed in the draft Resolution tabled by the UK, US and Spain, would be responsible for coordinating UN and international agencies' work in humanitarian assistance and reconstruction activities in Iraq. The Representative would be specifically tasked with facilitating the reconstruction of key infrastructure and promoting economic reconstruction. The draft Resolution would require the Special Representative to coordinate with the Occupying Powers, including the Office for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance, in carrying out this mandate. Negotiations on the draft Resolution continue in the Security Council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 114562; 406 c246-7W;406 c247W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: International assistance Iraq United Nations USA UN resolutions Reconstruction
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk