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Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 May 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what laws apply to the activities of private contractors operating in (a) Iraq and (b) UK controlled areas; and which courts have jurisdiction. - Will write. (Holding answer 11 May 2004).
Answer

Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what laws apply to the activities of private contractors operating in (a) Iraq and (b) UK controlled areas; and which courts have jurisdiction. [171441] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 11 May 2004]: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
421 c328W; 171441
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Contracts Iraq Regulation Reconstruction
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk