Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 February 2000. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2000 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his Answer of 24th January 2000, 343 c4W, what discussions he has had with the government of Iran concerning the supply of heroin from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom via Iran. - (Holding answer 7 February 2000.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 24 January 2000, Official Report, column 4W, what discussions he has had with the Government of Iran concerning the supply of heroin from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom via Iran. [108234] The Prime Minister: [holding answer 7 February 2000]: I did not discuss this issue with Dr. Kharrazi during his recent visit, but the subject was covered by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary. Co-operation between the United Kingdom and Iran to stem the flow of drugs from Afghanistan forms an important part of the developing UK/Iran relationship. We have provided nearly £1.5 million over the past year for anti-drugs projects in Iran, and with our EU Partners will continue to support Iranian efforts to counter this mutual problem.

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