Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 January 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, What assessment he has made of the work of the weapons inspectors in Iraq.

Answer: Joan Ruddock:: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the work of the weapons inspectors in Iraq. [91800] Mr. Mike O'Brien: We maintain regular contact with UNMOVIC and the IAEA about the progress of inspections. Dr. Blix and Dr. El Baradei will be reporting to the UN Security Council on 27 January. We look forward to receiving their report. Dr. Blix had a meeting with my right hon. Friend The Prime Minister on Friday at which he told the Prime Minister that, while the inspectors had encountered no direct obstruction in carrying out their task, the onus was on Iraq to be more proactive in their cooperation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91800; 398 c227W;398 c224W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Chemical weapons Biological weapons Inspections Iraq Nuclear weapons Weapons
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk