Written question asked by Kali Mountford (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2004. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 19 July 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what work his Department is doing with the (a) Department for International Development and (b) NGOs to assist the post-war reconstruction of Iraq. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Kali Mountford: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what work his Department is doing with the (a) Department for International Development and (b) non-governmental organisations to assist the post- war reconstruction of Iraq. [184490] Mr. Hoon: The Ministry of Defence's main contribution to the reconstruction of Iraq is to help provide the security that allows reconstruction projects to take place. We also work with the Department for International Development on numerous reconstruction projects in the South under the auspices of the Emergency Infrastructure Programme, with United Kingdom soldiers rebuilding and offering advice. We work with DFID to ensure that our Quick Impact Project money, which brings about short-term improvements in living conditions, is disbursed wisely. MOD coordinates closely with DFID on Iraq policy issues, including strategic communication, capacity building and use of funds from the Global Conflict Prevention Pool. NGOs concerned with reconstruction normally engage with DfTD. Our close relationship with DfID ensures that our collective reconstruction effort can take account of concerns or proposals from NGOs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c23-4W; 184490
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Development aid Department for International Development Iraq Ministry of Defence Departmental coordination Reconstruction Non-governmental organisations
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