Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 12 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 October 2004. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Thursday, 21 October 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, who the process of authorisation is for the removal of dual use material and equipment from Iraq; what communication with the UK and US Administration this process requires; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the process of authorisation is for the removal of dual use material and equipment from Iraq; what communication with the (a) UK Government and (b) US Administration this process requires; and if he will make a statement. [191577] Mr. MacShane: The issue of removal of dual-use equipment and materials is a matter for the Iraqi Interim Government. Following recent revelations of the discovery of dual- use goods and missile parts at scrap-yards in Europe and elsewhere, the Iraqi Interim Government have introduced strict controls on the export of scrap materials.

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