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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 April 2003. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 April 2003 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Prime Minister, whether he consulted previous prime ministers before committing British forces to battle in Iraq. - Includes fact that as with previous Administrations it is not the Government's practice to provide details of all such discussions, under exemptions 2 and 7 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.
Answer

Norman Baker: To ask the Prime Minister whether he consulted previous prime ministers before committing British forces to battle in Iraq. [105436] The Prime Minister: I have discussions with a wide range of individuals and organisations. As with previous Administrations it is not the Government's practice to provide details of all such discussions, under exemptions 2 and 7 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105436; 402 c613W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq Iraq conflict
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk