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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 2004. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 2004 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Prime Minister, when Saddam Hussein is to be handed over to the Iraqi authorities.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Prime Minister when Saddam Hussein is to be handed over to the Iraqi authorities. [178252] The Prime Minister: Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi has confirmed that criminal proceedings will be brought against Saddam Hussein and President Bush has confirmed the intention of the US to pass Saddam Hussein to the Iraqi authorities to face criminal prosecution. The Iraqi authorities and the US are in discussions about the transfer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178252; 422 c1184W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Iraq Prisoners' transfers Prisoners of war Hussein, Saddam
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk