Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 2003. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) US colleagues regarding military cooperation in the Gulf.

Answer: Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) US colleagues regarding military co-operation in the Gulf. [90329] Mr. Hoon: The statement by NATO heads of state and government issued on 21 November 2002 at the Prague summit affirmed that "NATO allies stand united in their commitment to take effective action and support the efforts of the UN to ensure full and immediate compliance by Iraq with UNSCR 1441". It is in this context that I have regular contacts with my European and American colleagues. These discussions have covered a wide range of topics, including military co- operation in the Gulf should that be required.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 90329; 397 c636W;397 c634W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Deployment Iraq International cooperation Europe Military alliances USA UN resolutions Iraq conflict Gulf states
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