Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Iraq: Chemical Weapons
- Question
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To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to support survivors of the Halabja chemical weapons attack living in (a) Halabja and (b) the UK.
- Answer
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On 16 March 2024, the 36th anniversary of the Halabja Chemical Attack, the British Consulate General Erbil visited Halabja and paid their respects at the 1988 Chemical Attack Commemoration.
The British Consulate General Erbil participates each year in these important commemorations and the UK remains committed in its support for the peace, stability and prosperity of the people of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Secondary information
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- 20394
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Chemical weapons Casualties Iraq Kurds
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