Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 7 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 January 2005. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 13 January 2005 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with the US Administration concerning the tactics used in the siege of Fallujah; and if he will make a statement; what discussions he has had with the US (a) President and (b) Defense Secretary on the creation of a free fire zone in Fallujah.

Answer: Mr. Salmond: To ask the Prime Minister (1) what discussions he has had with the US Administration concerning the tactics used in the siege of Fallujah; and if he will make a statement; [207797] (2) what discussions he has had with the US (a) President and (b) Defence Secretary on the creation of a free fire zone in Fallujah. [207798] The Prime Minister: The Government and UK Military Commanders are engaged in constant dialogue with the US Government on a range of operations in Iraq. Disclosing details would endanger those operations.

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