Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Monday, 14 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what instructions have been given to military personnel on duty in Iraq to safeguard sites and collections of archaeological importance.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what instructions have been given to military personnel on duty in Iraq to safeguard sites and collections of archaeological importance. [109932] Mr. Ingram: The United Kingdom is committed to the protection of cultural property during any military conflict regardless of the Campaign. UK Service personnel are provided with briefings on the significance of sites of archaeological interest and museums, and are also informed of their responsibilities when conducting operations near such sites, in accordance with additional protocols to the Geneva Convention.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 109932; 406 c293W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Cultural heritage Archaeological sites Iraq Protection
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk