Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 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, pursuant to the Answer of 24 February 2003, 400 c251W, on Iraq, whether there are claims by UK shareholders still outstanding in respect of the 1974 nationalisation of the Iraqi oil industry.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 24 February 2003, Official Report, column 251W, on Iraq, whether there are claims by UK shareholders still outstanding in respect of the 1974 nationalisation of the Iraqi oil industry. [110919] Mr. Mike O'Brien: We have not been able to trace any approach by UK shareholders regarding claims in respect of the 1974 nationalisation of the Iraqi oil industry.

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