Written question asked by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the liaison between the Multinational Division (South East) and community and religious leaders in Basrah.

Answer: Mrs. Liddell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the liaison between the Multinational Division (South East) and community and religious leaders in Basrah. [143743] Mr. Ingram: There is a wide variety of liaison activities conducted with community and religious groups on a frequent basis including by the General Officer Commanding United Kingdom forces. Meetings are held on a one to one basis with community and other influential leaders, governors, clerics and police officials. Larger meetings are held with representative associations such as local, tribal and provincial councils, political parties and provincial security committees. In addition the Division liaises on a more informal basis with professional groupings such as lawyers and academics.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 143743; 417 c1181W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Community development Iraq Peacekeeping operations Religious persons
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk