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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received from the Government of Iraq on (a) the return of monies held in escrow under the UN oil-for-food programme and not yet received and (b) the disbursement of international commitments for development aid; what...

Asked by

Harry Cohen (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 May 2009

Reference

492 c1325-6W; 275994

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make it his policy to work with the other occupying powers in Iraq to ensure that (a) those Iraqi workers who were dismissed for trade union activities under Saddam Hussein are reinstated and (b) the International...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

3 March 2004

For answer on

16 March 2004

Answered on

16 March 2004

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to work with the other occupying powers in Iraq to ensure that (a) those Iraqi workers who were dismissed for trade union activities under Saddam Hussein are reinstated and (b) the International Labour Organisation is invited to assist the framing of Iraq's new labour and employment laws. [159645] Mr. Rammell: [holding answer of 10 March 2004]: Judging the claims for reinstatement of Iraqi workers dismissed under the former regime is a matter for Iraqis. We attach great importance to the establishment of free trade unions to prevent similar abouses in the future. The Government have called on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) to assist in the creation of democratic trades unions in Iraq. To this end, the ICFTU organised a fact-finding mission to Iraq in February, with support from British officials. We also used our influence in favour of the Transitional Administrative Law, signed by the Iraqi Governing Council on 8 March 2004, including guarantees of `free peaceable assembly and the right to join associations freely, as well as the right to form and join unions and political parties freely, in accordance with the law'. The Coalition Provisional Authority, in conjunction with other organisations, is working on a revised draft of the labour law. They are utilising the skills of not only the ILO, but also the Iraqi Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the US Department of Labor, as well as several other professionals.

Date

16 March 2004

Reference

159645; 419 c208-9W;419 c209W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps Coalition forces are taking to deal with waste water being pumped untreated into rivers in Iraq; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Harry Cohen (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 December 2003

Reference

415 c423W; 141182

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's contribution to the provision of a civil police service in Iraq. - Including figures.

Asked by

Martin Smyth (Independent Unionist)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 November 2003

Reference

137777; 413 c1052-3W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Answered by

Bill Rammell (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

11 November 2003

Reference

413 c165

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has held with other foreign ministers on the effect of the security situation in Iraq on the prospects of aid agencies continuing their work in Iraq.

Asked by

Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West) (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

11 November 2003

Reference

413 c165; 137407

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Answered by

Bill Rammell (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

11 November 2003

Reference

413 c165

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Answered by

Bill Rammell (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

11 November 2003

Reference

413 c165

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will urge the UN Security Council to take steps to deploy human rights monitors throughout Iraq in line with General Assembly resolution 57/232 of December 2002. (Printed on 27.10.2003 in Bound Volume 412 c58W).

Asked by

Mark Lazarowicz (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 November 2003

Reference

133001; 412 c659W;412 (Not in Bound Volume)

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions the coalition governments have had with Red Crescent officials regarding involvement in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Harry Cohen (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 November 2003

Reference

412 c543W;412 c549W; 135598

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Asked by

Mark Lazarowicz (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 October 2003

Reference

133001; 412 (Not in Daily Part);412 c58W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what progress has been made since July regarding the involvement of other international bodies in Iraq.

Asked by

Jim Cunningham (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

12 September 2003

For answer on

17 September 2003

Answered on

17 September 2003

Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made since July regarding the involvement of other international bodies in Iraq. [130042] Mr. Rammell: The Government remains committed to a vital role for the UN in Iraq, as provided for by Security Council Resolution 1483. The Security Council is currently considering a draft resolution which would encourage further participation by the UN and the international community in assisting Iraq, including in the political processes leading to the formation of a representative government. The Secretary-General's report of 17 July (of which a copy has been placed in the Library of the House) identified further areas in which the UN could contribute to the initial effort in Iraq. The Government would support an increased UN contribution in these areas. Following the terrorist attack on the United Nations Headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August, the UN's efforts in Iraq have inevitably been scaled back. We are in discussion with the UN on the security measures needed to ensure that the UN is able to resume and expand its role in Iraq. Since July, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have been active in Iraq producing first needs assessments for the reconstruction of Iraq. This in-country work was cut short by the outrage against the UN headquarters on 19 August, but finalisation of the assessments continues. It is vital for Iraq that international NGOs continue their work on the ground. It is hoped that, as the security situation in Iraq improves, these organisations will continue with their humanitarian efforts. The Madrid Donors' Conference next month should give a significant boost to Iraq's reconstruction process.

Date

17 September 2003

Reference

130042; 410 c789-90W;410 c786-7W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what action the UK Government is taking to promote human rights in Iraq. - Inc ref to 23 June 2003, 407 c588W.

Asked by

Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 July 2003

Reference

124110; 409 c47W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assistance the Government will provide for the families of Iraqi citizens who disappeared in Iraq seeking a return of their confiscated property and assets in Iraq.

Asked by

Harold Best (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 July 2003

Reference

123691; 408 c987W;408 c985W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on delivering peace in Iraq.

Asked by

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 July 2003

Reference

124428; 408 c988W;408 c986W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which states have offered to become engaged in the stabilisation of Iraq following Resolution 1483, passed by the UN Security Council on 22nd May; and what role each state will play, together with the commencement date. - (Holding answer...

Asked by

Baroness Browning (Conservative)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 July 2003

Reference

124351; 408 c819W;408 c817W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reason Mr John Sawyers has been withdrawn from Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the role to be played by Sir Jeremy Greenstock in Iraq.

Asked by

Llew Smith (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 June 2003

Reference

120783; 407 c703W;407 c707W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of (a) human rights in Iraq, (b) the opportunities for those responsible for the interim administration in Iraq to protect human rights and (c) the challenges to maintain human rights in that country.

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 June 2003

Reference

120142; 407 c588-9W;407 c591-2W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what efforts are being taken to ensure that Clause 22 of UN Security Council Resolution 1483 is complied with.

Asked by

Barry Gardiner (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 June 2003

Reference

117065; 406 c637W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the proposed UN special co-ordinator will co-ordinate proposals for the re-construction of Iraq (a) validated by the UN and (b) imposed by the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance.

Asked by

Glenda Jackson (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 June 2003

Reference

114562; 406 c246-7W;406 c247W

House

House of Commons

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