Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 1999. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 1999.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Why they do not believe the reports of infant ill-health and mortality in Iraq made by Mr Halliday, the former Assistant Sec General of the United Nations; whether they agree with Mr Scott Ritter that a 'Marshall Plan' for Iraq holds the best chance for a change of govt in that country; and if not, how long they propose supporting the present sanctions regime. [HL 786]. - Includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 786; 597 c27WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Children Development aid Health International assistance Iraq United Nations Sanctions Infant mortality

Contains statistics

Yes