Written question asked by Harold Best (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 2004. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 2004 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 (a) forensic and (b) other assistance is being provided by the UK for the (i) uncovering and (ii) investigation of mass graves in Iraq. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Best: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what (a) forensic and (b) other assistance is being provided by the UK for the (i) uncovering and (ii) investigation of mass graves in Iraq. [196860] Mr. Rammell: The UK provided a forensic assessment team under the Coalition Provisional Authority, which was involved in recording and assessing reported mass gravesites. Overall the UK has allocated some £2 million to support the Iraqis in dealing with the issue of mass graves. This includes funding to support the development of a comprehensive mass grave action plan and to train a full Iraqi forensic investigation team.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c722W;426 c726W; 196860
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Criminal investigation Crimes against humanity Finance Evidence Forensic science Homicide Iraq
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk