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Baroness Beckett
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports she has received on the Iranian bank Bank Saderat being used by the Government of Iran to transfer money to terrorist groups in the Middle East; what assessment she has made of those reports; and if she...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports she has received on the Iranian bank Bank Saderat being used by the Government of Iran to transfer money to terrorist groups in the Middle East; what assessment she has made of those reports; and if she...
Asked by
Lord Hague of Richmond
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 June 2007
For answer on
18 June 2007
Answered on
21 June 2007
The Government are aware that the United States Government identified Bank Saderat in a press statement of 8 September 2006 as being involved in the transfer of funds to"““Hizballah and other terrorist organizations””,"and that the bank was being"““cut off from all access to the US financial systems, direct or indirect””."We are keeping the situation under review.
Subjects
Terrorism; Iran
Date
21 June 2007
Reference
143777; 461 c2205W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment her Department has made of the role of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the funding and support of terrorism in the Middle East; in which countries IRGC members are known to be active in this...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment her Department has made of the role of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the funding and support of terrorism in the Middle East; in which countries IRGC members are known to be active in this...
Asked by
Lord Hague of Richmond
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 May 2007
For answer on
8 May 2007
Answered on
12 June 2007
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is an official organisation of the Iranian Government. We remain deeply concerned that Iran is undermining the prospects for stability, peace and democracy in the region. Iran continues to support those engaged in acts of terrorism, including arming and financing groups which have no regard for securing a peaceful Middle East. We firmly believe that Iran should co-operate fully with the rest of the international community against international terrorism, as required by UN Security Council Resolution 1373 and subsequent Resolutions, including 1701 and 1747. Iran has underlined its commitment to counter terrorism. We look to it to turn words into deeds.
Subjects
Terrorism; Iran
Date
12 June 2007
Reference
136493; 461 c981-2W
House
House of Commons
I am not sure that that is entirely justified, although I understand the anxiety. Of course we are keeping all the options and possibilities under review. The hon. Gentleman will recall that when we reached agreement in Vienna almost a year ago, part of the decision was that if we were driven to sanctions, which no one wished to have to implement, they would be incrementally increased if the necessity arose, with the possibility of reversal because the offer of negotiations remained on the table. That remains the position. So any and all of the measures that the hon. Gentleman raises are not outside the bounds of consideration. We are merely taking things step by step to see what is most effective at that moment in time.
I am not sure that that is entirely justified, although I understand the anxiety. Of course we are keeping all the options and possibilities under review. The hon. Gentleman will recall that when we reached agreement in Vienna almost a year ago, part of the decision was that if we were driven to sanctions, which no one wished to have to implement, they would be incrementally increased if the necessity arose, with the possibility of reversal because the offer of negotiations remained on the table. That remains the position. So any and all of the measures that the hon. Gentleman raises are not outside the bounds of consideration. We are merely taking things step by step to see what is most effective at that moment in time.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Keith Simpson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Foreign Secretary has rightly expressed her frustration at failing to persuade the Iranians to comply with the international community and the feeling across the House that they are playing for time. Will she come back to the question raised by my hon. Friend the Member for Bury St. Edmunds (Mr. Ruffley)? Does she agree that the EU should use its leverage as Iran’s largest trading partner to increase the pressure on Iran by saying that it is prepared to limit the access of Iranian banks to the European financial system, progressively to restrict new export credit guarantees to Iran, and to begin targeted action to restrict European investment in Iranian oil and gas fields? There is a feeling on both sides of the House that some of our European partners are dragging their feet on this.
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c124-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend highlights some of the observations made recently by Dr. el-Baradei, who has also indicated his view that perhaps Iran has already succeeded in mastering the technology that is required for the enrichment of uranium. That is not a view that we share; nor indeed am I aware of any evidence that sustains that view. We remain strongly of the view that it is in the interests of everyone who wishes to see sustained peace in the middle east for Iran not to continue to pursue a programme that calls the security of that peace into question. I certainly urge anyone, no matter what their role or responsibilities, to avoid saying things that might give a different impression.
My right hon. Friend highlights some of the observations made recently by Dr. el-Baradei, who has also indicated his view that perhaps Iran has already succeeded in mastering the technology that is required for the enrichment of uranium. That is not a view that we share; nor indeed am I aware of any evidence that sustains that view. We remain strongly of the view that it is in the interests of everyone who wishes to see sustained peace in the middle east for Iran not to continue to pursue a programme that calls the security of that peace into question. I certainly urge anyone, no matter what their role or responsibilities, to avoid saying things that might give a different impression.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Jane Kennedy
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
While I encourage my right hon. Friend’s and the British Government’s commitment to dialogue, what is her response to the comments by Mohamed el-Baradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, that Iran should be permitted limited uranium enrichment under strict supervision? Are not those comments in the current circumstances hardly helpful and possibly reckless in the extreme?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c124
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Sadly, in many parts of the world, cutting deals with people who are not necessarily in favour of our national interests is part of the business of conducting foreign policy
Sadly, in many parts of the world, cutting deals with people who are not necessarily in favour of our national interests is part of the business of conducting foreign policy
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Edward Leigh
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Is it not ironic that one of the many evil consequences of our invasion of Iraq is that we have merely served to increase massively the power and influence of a fundamentalist Islamic regime in the region? Is it not even more ironic that to provide a fig leaf of respectability to get us out of this mess, we have to cut a deal with people who are fundamentally opposed to our national interests?
Subjects
Iraq; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c130
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The issue has been touched on, but not yet discussed in depth. It is, of course, very much one of the issues that may well be pursued when we come again—as we are likely to do in the near future—to consider whether there is scope for further sanctions against Iran, given that it appears not to be willing to comply with the existing resolutions.
The issue has been touched on, but not yet discussed in depth. It is, of course, very much one of the issues that may well be pursued when we come again—as we are likely to do in the near future—to consider whether there is scope for further sanctions against Iran, given that it appears not to be willing to comply with the existing resolutions.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
David Ruffley
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Given that the EU is Iran’s largest single trade partner, can the Foreign Secretary tell us whether she has urged her EU colleagues to agree to restrict EU export credit guarantees to Iran?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c123
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The right hon. and learned Gentleman is perfectly well aware of why we are still there. We are still there because there is a contribution that we can make to trying to establish better armed forces and police forces in Iraq in a way that will enable them securely and peacefully to maintain their own state. It is not the case that all of those whom he describes are opposed to the presence of the multinational forces in quite the way in which he says. Although it is easy to find people in Iraq who say that they look forward to the day when the multinational forces will leave, if the next question that they are asked is whether they would like the forces to leave now, almost invariably the answer is, ““No, certainly not.””
The right hon. and learned Gentleman is perfectly well aware of why we are still there. We are still there because there is a contribution that we can make to trying to establish better armed forces and police forces in Iraq in a way that will enable them securely and peacefully to maintain their own state. It is not the case that all of those whom he describes are opposed to the presence of the multinational forces in quite the way in which he says. Although it is easy to find people in Iraq who say that they look forward to the day when the multinational forces will leave, if the next question that they are asked is whether they would like the forces to leave now, almost invariably the answer is, ““No, certainly not.””
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Four years ago, we went into southern Iraq to liberate the local Shi’ites from the vicious oppression of Saddam Hussein. Four years later, apparently with the backing of Iran, those same Shi’ites are fighting and killing our forces and celebrating our every setback on the streets. Why are we still there?
Subjects
Iraq; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c130
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I find myself in difficulty because of course it is our policy not to discuss intelligence operations. I simply say to the hon. Gentleman that I am sure that there are many ways in which Iran has perfectly legitimate links with, and relationships in, Iraq, as will have been the case over many years for a variety of reasons, as he says. We continue to urge Iran to use whatever links and contacts it has positively in support of a stable and secure future for Iraq, which, in the end, is in the interests of not only the country itself, but all its neighbours.
I find myself in difficulty because of course it is our policy not to discuss intelligence operations. I simply say to the hon. Gentleman that I am sure that there are many ways in which Iran has perfectly legitimate links with, and relationships in, Iraq, as will have been the case over many years for a variety of reasons, as he says. We continue to urge Iran to use whatever links and contacts it has positively in support of a stable and secure future for Iraq, which, in the end, is in the interests of not only the country itself, but all its neighbours.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank the Foreign Secretary for her very helpful answer. Given that there was an eight-year war between Iran and Iraq, she will be aware that it is almost certain that Iran has good intelligence bases in Iraq and that, just as it did during the Iran-Iraq war, it would have used insurgents against the Saddam Hussein regime. What is her assessment of the present situation regarding Iran’s intelligence operations in Iraq?
Subjects
Iraq; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c129-30
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is aware that it is not the habit of any Government to discuss details of concern about terrorist issues and organisations. However, it is the view of this Government and of the European Union that this is a proscribed organisation and should remain one; that has been explored on many occasions and has been reaffirmed on an equal number of occasions.
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is aware that it is not the habit of any Government to discuss details of concern about terrorist issues and organisations. However, it is the view of this Government and of the European Union that this is a proscribed organisation and should remain one; that has been explored on many occasions and has been reaffirmed on an equal number of occasions.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
David Jones
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Secretary of State will of course be aware that the extent of Iran’s nuclear programme became apparent largely as a result of a series of disclosures made by an associate of the People’s Mujaheddin of Iran. Given the obvious value and importance of that information not only to Britain but to the rest of the world, could the Secretary of State please explain why that organisation continues to be branded a terrorist organisation and to be proscribed not only by the EU, but by the British Government under the provisions of the Terrorism Act 2006?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Assessments of that kind continue to be made. We are concerned about Iran’s intentions. While pursuit of civil nuclear power is perfectly acceptable, we are anxious to ensure that nuclear weapons are not something that Iran pursues. That is a major concern on its own. The question of a delivery mechanism is, if I may say so, at present somewhat secondary, and long may it remain so.
Assessments of that kind continue to be made. We are concerned about Iran’s intentions. While pursuit of civil nuclear power is perfectly acceptable, we are anxious to ensure that nuclear weapons are not something that Iran pursues. That is a major concern on its own. The question of a delivery mechanism is, if I may say so, at present somewhat secondary, and long may it remain so.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Ben Wallace
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Foreign Secretary will know that Iran’s ballistic missile programme is intertwined with its nuclear programme. What estimates have the Government made of when Iran will be capable of deploying missiles outside the region?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c124
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am afraid that I view those remarks in much the same spirit as I view many of President Ahmedinejad’s comments, which is that they are not helpful to the wider international community or to the reputation of Iran.
I am afraid that I view those remarks in much the same spirit as I view many of President Ahmedinejad’s comments, which is that they are not helpful to the wider international community or to the reputation of Iran.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Louise Ellman
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Given the growing concern about Iran’s nuclear capacity, how does my right hon. Friend regard the statement made last Sunday by President Ahmedinejad that the Lebanese war had pressed the button for Israel’s destruction?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c123-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I can say something that I do not say very often, which is that I entirely agree with my hon. Friend. I hope that that is not a source of dismay to him. We do believe that Iran should remain in the non-proliferation treaty. Indeed, we would like to see Iran observing its provisions, which is even more important than staying within it. We have consistently urged on the Government of Israel that they should sign the non-proliferation treaty and it is very much our policy that we would like to see a nuclear weapons-free zone in the middle east.
I can say something that I do not say very often, which is that I entirely agree with my hon. Friend. I hope that that is not a source of dismay to him. We do believe that Iran should remain in the non-proliferation treaty. Indeed, we would like to see Iran observing its provisions, which is even more important than staying within it. We have consistently urged on the Government of Israel that they should sign the non-proliferation treaty and it is very much our policy that we would like to see a nuclear weapons-free zone in the middle east.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Foreign Secretary agree that it is essential that we ensure that Iran remains a member of the non-proliferation treaty system, that dialogue be continued with it, and that we do our best to persuade all neighbouring countries in the region, including Israel, also to sign the non-proliferation treaty so as to try to bring about the dream of a nuclear-free region?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c123
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is not for me to answer questions about the policy of the Government of the United States. I will say only therefore that it is indeed the case that the United States has been a major partner in the discussions and negotiations with Iran about its use of nuclear power and that that has been a useful and constructive role.
It is not for me to answer questions about the policy of the Government of the United States. I will say only therefore that it is indeed the case that the United States has been a major partner in the discussions and negotiations with Iran about its use of nuclear power and that that has been a useful and constructive role.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Michael Moore
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Iran’s continued flouting of its nuclear obligations is worrying and unacceptable, and the international community must be clear and united in delivering that message. Does the Foreign Secretary agree that the diplomatic initiatives by Condoleezza Rice have been consistent with those of Europe and others in efforts to make Iran comply with United Nations resolutions? If so, does the Foreign Secretary agree that Vice-President Cheney’s recent speech, in which he threatened the use of naval power against Iran, delivered as it was while he stood on the deck of one of the two American aircraft carriers just off the coast of Iran, undermined that diplomatic approach and was counter-productive?
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c123
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As my hon. Friend may know, I met the Iranian Foreign Minister at the meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh a couple of weeks ago. We do maintain a dialogue with the Government of Iran, not least because we think that it is important to encourage them to recognise the benefits to Iran, as well as to the rest of the international community, of a greater understanding and appreciation on the part of that Government of the importance of pursuing peaceful negotiations on their perceived nuclear programme and on several other issues. We do maintain that dialogue, but it occurs within some very firm parameters.
As my hon. Friend may know, I met the Iranian Foreign Minister at the meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh a couple of weeks ago. We do maintain a dialogue with the Government of Iran, not least because we think that it is important to encourage them to recognise the benefits to Iran, as well as to the rest of the international community, of a greater understanding and appreciation on the part of that Government of the importance of pursuing peaceful negotiations on their perceived nuclear programme and on several other issues. We do maintain that dialogue, but it occurs within some very firm parameters.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Phyllis Starkey
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
A couple of weeks ago, a delegation of members of the Iranian Parliament, together with Iranian trade unionists, visited this House and met with Opposition and Government Members to discuss issues of mutual interest between Iran and Britain. There were clear disagreements, but there was also a strong feeling that the dialogue was valuable and useful to both sides. I urge the Foreign Secretary, while maintaining the primacy of the need for Iran to comply with international treaties, nevertheless to pursue every avenue to maintain a dialogue at all levels between our two countries.
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I discussed Iraq with Foreign Minister Mottaki on 3 May at the margins of the Sharm el Sheikh meetings on Iraq. All Iraq’s neighbours have a stake in a secure and stable Iraq. We have consistently made it clear to the Government of Iran that the training, equipping and funding of illegal armed groups by agencies of the Iranian state is unacceptable.
I discussed Iraq with Foreign Minister Mottaki on 3 May at the margins of the Sharm el Sheikh meetings on Iraq. All Iraq’s neighbours have a stake in a secure and stable Iraq. We have consistently made it clear to the Government of Iran that the training, equipping and funding of illegal armed groups by agencies of the Iranian state is unacceptable.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions she has had with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the security situation in Iraq; and if she will make a statement.
Subjects
Iraq; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c129
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We remain very concerned about Iran’s nuclear programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency director general, Dr. Mohamed el-Baradei, reported on 23 May that Iran had not complied with Security Council resolution 1747. The Security Council is, as envisaged in that resolution, considering further measures to persuade Iran to suspend its proliferation-sensitive activities and to return to negotiations.
We remain very concerned about Iran’s nuclear programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency director general, Dr. Mohamed el-Baradei, reported on 23 May that Iran had not complied with Security Council resolution 1747. The Security Council is, as envisaged in that resolution, considering further measures to persuade Iran to suspend its proliferation-sensitive activities and to return to negotiations.
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Asked by
David Jones
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
If she will make a statement on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If she will make a statement on Iran’s nuclear programme.
If she will make a statement on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Asked by
David Jones
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 May 2007
For answer on
5 June 2007
Answered on
5 June 2007
We remain very concerned about Iran’s nuclear programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency director general, Dr. Mohamed el-Baradei, reported on 23 May that Iran had not complied with Security Council resolution 1747. The Security Council is, as envisaged in that resolution, considering further measures to persuade Iran to suspend its proliferation-sensitive activities and to return to negotiations.
Subjects
Nuclear power; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c122; 140311
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What discussions she has had with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the security situation in Iraq; and if she will make a statement.
What discussions she has had with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the security situation in Iraq; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 May 2007
For answer on
5 June 2007
Answered on
5 June 2007
I discussed Iraq with Foreign Minister Mottaki on 3 May at the margins of the Sharm el Sheikh meetings on Iraq. All Iraq’s neighbours have a stake in a secure and stable Iraq. We have consistently made it clear to the Government of Iran that the training, equipping and funding of illegal armed groups by agencies of the Iranian state is unacceptable.
Subjects
Iraq; Iran
Date
5 June 2007
Reference
461 c129; 140317
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on how many occasions officials from her Department have made representations to the government of Iran calling for the return of the Royal Navy boats and equipment seized by Iran; and what reasons have been given by the government...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on how many occasions officials from her Department have made representations to the government of Iran calling for the return of the Royal Navy boats and equipment seized by Iran; and what reasons have been given by the government...
Asked by
Lord Hague of Richmond
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 April 2007
For answer on
27 April 2007
Answered on
4 June 2007
Officials have raised the matter of Royal Navy boats and equipment illegally seized and retained by Iran with the Government of Iran on a number of occasions, most recently in May with the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Iran has not provided a reasonable explanation of why they have not returned the boats and equipment taken in 2004 and 2007.
Subjects
Territorial waters; Iran
Date
4 June 2007
Reference
134863; 461 c239W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures the Government have taken to prevent specialised teaching or training of Iranian nationals in disciplines which would contribute to Iran’s sensitive nuclear activities and development of nuclear weapon delivery systems in accordance with Article 6 of the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures the Government have taken to prevent specialised teaching or training of Iranian nationals in disciplines which would contribute to Iran’s sensitive nuclear activities and development of nuclear weapon delivery systems in accordance with Article 6 of the...
Asked by
Lord Hague of Richmond
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 April 2007
For answer on
27 April 2007
Answered on
4 June 2007
A voluntary vetting scheme is currently in place which encourages universities to refer post-graduate students planning to study subjects of concern, including disciplines which could contribute to Iran's proliferation sensitive nuclear activities and development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for counter-proliferation advice. In line with Article 6 of Common Position 2007/140 Common Foreign and Security Policy, we will take the necessary measures to prevent such teaching or training by introducing a mandatory vetting scheme in advance of the visa application stage. Technical work is continuing with a view to introducing this mandatory scheme at the earliest opportunity.
Subjects
Nuclear weapons; Nuclear power; Iran
Date
4 June 2007
Reference
134861; 461 c238W
House
House of Commons