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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps are being taken to safeguard Iraq's electricity infrastructure from vandalism; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps are being taken to safeguard Iraq's electricity infrastructure from vandalism; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Lady Hermon
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
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Answered
Tabled on
25 February 2004
For answer on
8 March 2004
Answered on
8 March 2004
Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken to safeguard Iraq's
electricity infrastructure from vandalism; and if he will make a statement. [157651]
Mr. Rammell: Iraq's electrical infrastructure has been subject to looting for profit from the sale of copper and aluminium from
transmission lines and pylons, and some sabotage attacks perpetrated by those intent on frustrating the reconstruction of Iraq.
Significant operational measures are being taken to combat both crimes, and these are proving successful. Iraqis are involved
through private contractors in guarding electricity lines and installations, and this has succeeded in preventing much damage being
done. Steps are also being taken to increase patrolling, introduce air surveillance and ensure the rapid repair of damage when it
occurs.
Subjects
Electricity generation; Infrastructure; Iraq; Protection; Utilities; Vandalism; Reconstruction
Date
8 March 2004
Reference
157651; 418 c1320W;418 c1322W
House
House of Commons