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Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) 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 Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assistance the United Kingdom plans to provide to (a) Iraqi civilians hit by coalition missiles or bombs and (b) the family survivors of Iraqi civilians killed by the coalition invasion of Iraq.
Answer

Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Office what assistance the United Kingdom plans to provide to (a) Iraqi civilians hit by coalition missiles or bombs and (b) the family survivors of Iraqi civilians killed by the coalition invasion of Iraq. [105588] Mr. Ingram: I have been asked to reply. The United Kingdom takes its responsibilities toward the Iraqi people extremely seriously. Coalition forces are taking the utmost care to minimise the impact of the conflict on civilians and to provide humanitarian assistance where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105588; 402 c652W;402 c653W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Bombings Development aid Casualties Civilians Iraq Iraq conflict
Link
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