Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 April 2004. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 April 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will require British companies working in Iraq to recruit individuals of Iraqi nationality to work in the management of their operations.

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will require British companies working in Iraq to recruit individuals of Iraqi nationality to work in the management of their operations. [166607] Ms Hewitt: It is vital the UK companies play their part in developing Iraq, through the creation of joint business ventures, transfer of skills and technology and working with Iraqi partners in providing jobs and prosperity for the Iraqi people. In this way, we will maximise the use of local manufacturers and construction skills in order to help build local skills and provide sustainable employment for future generations. I have no plans to require British companies to recruit Iraqi nationals to work in the management of their operations.

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