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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 July 2004. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Thursday, 15 July 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 discussions he has had with the Iraqi Government on the protection of Mesopotamiam archaelogy and antiquities.
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Iraqi Government on the protection of Mesopotamiam archaelogy and antiquities. [183455] Mr. Rammell: Officials of Her Majesty's Government have regular discussions with the Ministry of Culture on the subject of the protection of Mesopotamian archaeology and antiquities. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport (Tessa Jowell) spoke to the Iraqi Minister of Culture on 10 June to offer her support and has since written to him in similar terms.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183455; 423 c1336W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Cultural heritage Archaeological sites Iraq
Link
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