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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2004. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to provide the British public with information on the abuse of Iraqi prisoners.
Answer

Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps his Department is taking to provide the British public with information on the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. [173227] Mr. Hoon: The Ministry of Defence provides as much information as it is able to through the media and Parliament. Where allegations are subject to investigations and potentially judicial proceedings, it is necessary to limit what is said in order not to prejudice that process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
173227; 422 c293W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Disclosure of information Abuse Detainees Iraq Peacekeeping operations Ministry of Defence
Link
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