Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 March 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 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, if he will make a statement on his policy on the future of the UN Commission for Compensation; how much the outstanding claims are; and whether they will be paid. - Includes figures.

Answer: Harry Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about his policy on the future of the UN Commission for Compensation; how much the outstanding claims are; and whether they will be paid. [104533] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The UK has supported the work of the United Nations Commission for Compensation (UNCC) since its creation in 1991. 25 per cent. of Oil for Food funds continue to be paid to the UNCC. The UNCC has received about 2.6 million claims seeking compensation in excess of US $300 billion for losses arising out of the illegal invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1991, the majority of which have been resolved. The Commission is continuing its work on outstanding claims.

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