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My Lords, the US has confirmed that it intends to transfer responsibility for Camp Ashraf to the Iraqi authorities. Transfer should take place before 31 December. The Iraqi authorities have given assurances that residents will be treated humanely. The Iraqi human rights ministry plays a key role in the transition. The US and the ICRC continue to follow developments at the camp closely and are content with Iraqi assurances so far received. The US and Iraqis have discussed the transfer with UNHCR and UNAMI.
My Lords, the US has confirmed that it intends to transfer responsibility for Camp Ashraf to the Iraqi authorities. Transfer should take place before 31 December. The Iraqi authorities have given assurances that residents will be treated humanely. The Iraqi human rights ministry plays a key role in the transition. The US and the ICRC continue to follow developments at the camp closely and are content with Iraqi assurances so far received. The US and Iraqis have discussed the transfer with UNHCR and UNAMI.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1437
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, is the Minister aware of the rather ominous directive of the Iraqi Government of 17 June which called for the removal of US troops and their replacement with Iraqi forces, and for the expulsion of the PMOI residents in Ashraf City? Does he realise that expulsion in those circumstances would almost certainly mean execution? This is an extremely serious situation. Can he assure the House that he will keep a very close eye on developments and secure what guarantees he can from the Iraqi Government to avoid what would otherwise become a humanitarian catastrophe?
My Lords, is the Minister aware of the rather ominous directive of the Iraqi Government of 17 June which called for the removal of US troops and their replacement with Iraqi forces, and for the expulsion of the PMOI residents in Ashraf City? Does he realise that expulsion in those circumstances would almost certainly mean execution? This is an extremely serious situation. Can he assure the House that he will keep a very close eye on developments and secure what guarantees he can from the Iraqi Government to avoid what would otherwise become a humanitarian catastrophe?
Asked by
Lord Eden of Winton
(Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 November 2008
My Lords, as the noble Lord is aware, this is primarily a matter for the United States, to which this group surrendered at the time of the invasion in 2003. The US has sought clear understandings from the Iraqi authorities that there will be no such expulsions and that the group will be properly protected. The ICRC is content so far with the understandings received.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deportation; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Refugees; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1437
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which Harrier squadrons have served as part of Operation Telic; and on what dates.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which Harrier squadrons have served as part of Operation Telic; and on what dates.
Asked by
Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bob Ainsworth
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 November 2008
For answer on
26 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
Elements of Numbers 1(F), 3(F) and IV(AC) Harrier Squadrons deployed in February 2003 in advance of operations in Iraq between March and May 2003.
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1554W; 239716
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilian contractors employed by his Department were serving on (a) Operation Telic and (b) Operation Herrick at the latest date for which figures are available, broken down by company providing the contractors; and which service or function is performed by...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilian contractors employed by his Department were serving on (a) Operation Telic and (b) Operation Herrick at the latest date for which figures are available, broken down by company providing the contractors; and which service or function is performed by...
Asked by
Liam Fox
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Davies of Stamford
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 May 2008
For answer on
2 June 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
There are currently some 2,200 civilian contractors listed as working for the Ministry of Defence on Operation Telic and some 3,000 civilian contractors listed as working for the Ministry of Defence on Operation Herrick. The Prime Contractors for whom these individuals work and their functions are listed in the following table:
| Operation Telic | |
|---|---|
| Contractor | Function |
| 148 Squadron (EFI) | NAAFI Services |
| Aggreko | Generators |
| AIEE Motorola | Supply of Radios |
| Al Alghanin | White Fleet Supplier |
| Al Bahar and Bardawil (B&B) | Security Walls, Accommodation, General— Trading |
| Al Hanafi | Cleaning Services |
| Al Hasan Fuel Station | Fuel Coupons |
| Al Hilal Enterprise | Accommodation |
| Al Khaleej | Accommodation |
| Al Majd United Engineering Company | Engineering and sub contractors |
| Al Sawari | Waste Disposal |
| Al Yamama | Building/Engineering and sub contractors |
| Almoayed Services | Photocopiers |
| American United Group | Hairdressing |
| BAE | Engineering |
| Bishara | Photocopiers |
| BLK (British Link Kuwait) | Building, Tented Accommodation and Services |
| Blue Helix | Communications |
| Budget Car Rental | White Fleet |
| CMS | Communications |
| Comtec | Communications |
| Damac | Catering |
| DHL | Logistics/Freight/Parcel delivery/Office Accommodation |
| Dopet | General Support Equipment |
| Echos | Restaurants |
| Elite Logistics | White Fleet |
| Elite Properties | Accommodation |
| Fast Supplies | Aircraft Coolers and general building supplies |
| Fine Foods | Bottled Water |
| Garda World | Vehicle Maintenance |
| Gulf Hotel | Accommodation |
| Gulf House Markets | Forklift Truck hire |
| Harlow Specialist Life Support & Logistics | Hire of Photocopier |
| ICLOS | Internet |
| Inchcape Shipping Services | Logistics (with KBR UK) |
| Iraqi Local Goods | Gift Shop |
| Jamalco | Forklift Truck hire |
| Jarir Bookstore | Stationery |
| Jassim Transport | Hire of Vehicles (RTCH) |
| KBR (UK) | Accommodation/Bulk Fuel Installation Management, Maintenance, Interpreters |
| KGL (Kuwaiti Gulf Link) | Bus Services |
| London Gifts | Gift Shop |
| Mott MacDonald | Consulting Civil Engineering |
| No Lemons | Vehicle Repair (Toyota Land Cruisers) |
| Oman Air Engineering | Aircraft Washing |
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1552-3W; 207910
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what her estimate is of the number of failed asylum seekers from (a) central and southern Iraq and (b) Zimbabwe who remain in the UK; and what her estimate is of the numbers in each case who have returned voluntarily...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what her estimate is of the number of failed asylum seekers from (a) central and southern Iraq and (b) Zimbabwe who remain in the UK; and what her estimate is of the numbers in each case who have returned voluntarily...
Asked by
Lynne Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
Phil Woolas
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 November 2008
For answer on
17 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
I will write to my hon. Friend.
Subjects
Asylum; Iraq; Zimbabwe
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c2216W; 236795
House
House of Commons
My Lords, as the noble Lord is aware, this is primarily a matter for the United States, to which this group surrendered at the time of the invasion in 2003. The US has sought clear understandings from the Iraqi authorities that there will be no such expulsions and that the group will be properly protected. The ICRC is content so far with the understandings received.
My Lords, as the noble Lord is aware, this is primarily a matter for the United States, to which this group surrendered at the time of the invasion in 2003. The US has sought clear understandings from the Iraqi authorities that there will be no such expulsions and that the group will be properly protected. The ICRC is content so far with the understandings received.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Eden of Winton
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is the Minister aware of the rather ominous directive of the Iraqi Government of 17 June which called for the removal of US troops and their replacement with Iraqi forces, and for the expulsion of the PMOI residents in Ashraf City? Does he realise that expulsion in those circumstances would almost certainly mean execution? This is an extremely serious situation. Can he assure the House that he will keep a very close eye on developments and secure what guarantees he can from the Iraqi Government to avoid what would otherwise become a humanitarian catastrophe?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1437
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, there is no doubt that with the return of these people to the Iranian Government, the rights not just of women but of the whole group would be in some jeopardy. That is why I assure my noble friend that the United States has worked hard to make sure that the camp remains open and people are not at risk of return.
My Lords, there is no doubt that with the return of these people to the Iranian Government, the rights not just of women but of the whole group would be in some jeopardy. That is why I assure my noble friend that the United States has worked hard to make sure that the camp remains open and people are not at risk of return.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Turner of Camden
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is the Minister aware that there are 1,000 women among these refugees in Ashraf City, who are very concerned about the possibility of their being returned under the care, so to speak, of the present Iranian Government, in view of their policy and attitude on women’s rights?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1438
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, on the latter point, we have raised it directly with the American authorities. I doubt that it is in the status of forces agreement but I shall respond to the noble Lord in writing on that.
My Lords, on the latter point, we have raised it directly with the American authorities. I doubt that it is in the status of forces agreement but I shall respond to the noble Lord in writing on that.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1439
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, some 300 members of this group have returned—they are admittedly low-level people in most cases—and we have no evidence that they have been inhumanely treated on their return. However, it has been the intention of the Americans in the understandings that they have sought from the Iraqis that Camp Ashraf remains open, and therefore that those individuals in it will not be expelled.
My Lords, some 300 members of this group have returned—they are admittedly low-level people in most cases—and we have no evidence that they have been inhumanely treated on their return. However, it has been the intention of the Americans in the understandings that they have sought from the Iraqis that Camp Ashraf remains open, and therefore that those individuals in it will not be expelled.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Archer of Sandwell
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, does the Minister agree that the question is not so much, ““What are the intentions of the Iraqi Government?”” but, ““What would be the intentions of the Iranian Government if these people were delivered up into their hands?””. Does he agree that if there is to be any hope of their survival it is vital that we persuade our American allies that the fate of these people is in their hands?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1437-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, it is for exactly that reason that the United States has involved both the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations in trying to ensure continued international monitoring.
My Lords, it is for exactly that reason that the United States has involved both the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations in trying to ensure continued international monitoring.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Addington
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, will the Minister encourage our allies to make sure that there is at least some international monitoring of the situation when the Americans leave, and that there is some way of reporting back if there is a deterioration in the circumstances of these people?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1438
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I hope that the noble Lord will agree that there is a difference between the dispersed communities to which he refers and the limited capacity of the Iraqi Government to protect them and the situation of this group, contained within Ashraf City. The right of protection can easily and effectively be transferred to the Iraqi authorities, so long as they are committed to playing that role.
My Lords, I hope that the noble Lord will agree that there is a difference between the dispersed communities to which he refers and the limited capacity of the Iraqi Government to protect them and the situation of this group, contained within Ashraf City. The right of protection can easily and effectively be transferred to the Iraqi authorities, so long as they are committed to playing that role.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Alton of Liverpool
(Crossbench)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is this not a premature decision, given the failure of the Iraqi Government at present to protect the Chaldeans, the Syriacs, the Yazidis and other minorities, whose lives are endangered on the Nineveh plains where they have been expelled from Mosul? Is it not premature to change the status of those Iranians in Ashraf City?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1439
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the noble Lord asks a very different question. I do not know whether all Iraqis share that view, but obviously there is a dramatic change in direction in which there is a rundown of western forces in Iraq. It is important that this group’s rights be protected while we recognise that new situation—that Iraqis will be responsible for security and human rights in Iraq.
My Lords, the noble Lord asks a very different question. I do not know whether all Iraqis share that view, but obviously there is a dramatic change in direction in which there is a rundown of western forces in Iraq. It is important that this group’s rights be protected while we recognise that new situation—that Iraqis will be responsible for security and human rights in Iraq.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Dykes
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, aside from the special and heart-rending situation in Ashraf, is not the sobering reality for us all that, since 2003—five years ago—all Iraqi citizens want western foreign forces to leave as quickly as possible, particularly after so many citizens have been killed in Iraq?
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1439
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when (a) officials and (b) Ministers in his Department were informed of the allegations made by the International Committee of the Red Cross about abuses by United States forces at Abu Ghraib prison in its report of February 2004;
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when (a) officials and (b) Ministers in his Department were informed of the allegations made by the International Committee of the Red Cross about abuses by United States forces at Abu Ghraib prison in its report of February 2004;
Asked by
David Lidington
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 October 2008
For answer on
21 October 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
I refer the hon. Member to the answers given by my right hon. Friend the then Defence Secretary on 27 May 2004, to the then hon. Member for Cheadle (Mrs. Calton), Official Report, column 1843, and the hon. Member for Mid-Sussex (Mr. Soames), Official Report, column 1845W, and by my right hon. Friend the then Foreign Secretary to the right hon. and learned Member for Devizes (Mr. Ancram) on 16 June 2004, Official Report, column 992W.An advance copy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) report ““The Treatment by the Coalition Forces of Prisoners of War and Other Protected Persons by the Geneva Convention in Iraq during Arrest, Internment and Interrogation””, dated 10 February 2004, was received by the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq and, on 12 February, copies were passed to the offices of the UK Special Representative and the Senior British Military Representative in Iraq (SBMR-I). SBMR-I passed a copy to Headquarters Multi-National Division (South East) in Iraq on 13 February, to the Permanent Joint Headquarters in the UK on 16 February, and posted a copy to the Ministry of Defence in London that arrived on 27 February.On 26 February 2004, the ICRC formally presented the report to Ambassador Bremer as Head of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq at a meeting attended by an official from the Office of the UK Special Representative. The proceeds of this meeting were reported by telegram to the FCO in London within 24 hours.In their meeting on 18 March 2004, the President of the ICRC, Dr. Kellenberger, did mention briefly to my hon. Friend the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Mr. Rammell) that the February ICRC report contained allegations concerning treatment of detainees by forces other than UK forces, although naturally the part of their discussion which covered detainees in Iraq focused on specific allegations against UK forces. The Minister discussed the concerns raised by Dr. Kellenberger with officials on his return to London. Officials had already received assurances that UK investigations were under way into allegations of abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison. Defence Ministers became aware of the specific allegations against UK forces contained in the ICRC report when they read the report over the weekend of 8-9 March 2004. A copy had been passed by officials to the Defence Secretary's office on 7 May 2004.The ICRC report summarises a series of working papers handed over to coalition forces based on observations and interviews during the 29 visits the ICRC conducted in 14 places of detention throughout Iraq between 31 March and 24 October 2003. Ministers had been aware of those issues relating to UK forces for five months before they were aware of the report itself. Allegations of abuse are taken very seriously and, by the time the ICRC report was published, the Royal Military Police were already engaged on several investigations into specific alleged incidents of abuse by UK forces.
Corrected?
Yes
Notes
Corrected on 11 December 2008 at 485 c5-6MC
Subjects
Detainees; Iraq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1550-1W (485 5-6MC); 228972
House
House of Commons
(2) whether Ministers in his Department were informed by officials of (a) allegations concerning the treatment of prisoners in Abu Ghraib and (b) the interim report of the International Committee of the Red Cross of February 2004 on the treatment of prisoners by coalition forces in Iraq.
(2) whether Ministers in his Department were informed by officials of (a) allegations concerning the treatment of prisoners in Abu Ghraib and (b) the interim report of the International Committee of the Red Cross of February 2004 on the treatment of prisoners by coalition forces in Iraq.
Asked by
David Lidington
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 October 2008
For answer on
21 October 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
I refer the hon. Member to the answers given by my right hon. Friend the then Defence Secretary on 27 May 2004, to the then hon. Member for Cheadle (Mrs. Calton), Official Report, column 1843, and the hon. Member for Mid-Sussex (Mr. Soames), Official Report, column 1845W, and by my right hon. Friend the then Foreign Secretary to the right hon. and learned Member for Devizes (Mr. Ancram) on 16 June 2004, Official Report, column 992W.An advance copy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) report ““The Treatment by the Coalition Forces of Prisoners of War and Other Protected Persons by the Geneva Convention in Iraq during Arrest, Internment and Interrogation””, dated 10 February 2004, was received by the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq and, on 12 February, copies were passed to the offices of the UK Special Representative and the Senior British Military Representative in Iraq (SBMR-I). SBMR-I passed a copy to Headquarters Multi-National Division (South East) in Iraq on 13 February, to the Permanent Joint Headquarters in the UK on 16 February, and posted a copy to the Ministry of Defence in London that arrived on 27 February.On 26 February 2004, the ICRC formally presented the report to Ambassador Bremer as Head of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq at a meeting attended by an official from the Office of the UK Special Representative. The proceeds of this meeting were reported by telegram to the FCO in London within 24 hours.In their meeting on 18 March 2004, the President of the ICRC, Dr. Kellenberger, did mention briefly to my hon. Friend the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Mr. Rammell) that the February ICRC report contained allegations concerning treatment of detainees by forces other than UK forces, although naturally the part of their discussion which covered detainees in Iraq focused on specific allegations against UK forces. The Minister discussed the concerns raised by Dr. Kellenberger with officials on his return to London. Officials had already received assurances that UK investigations were under way into allegations of abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison. Defence Ministers became aware of the specific allegations against UK forces contained in the ICRC report when they read the report over the weekend of 8-9 March 2004. A copy had been passed by officials to the Defence Secretary's office on 7 May 2004.The ICRC report summarises a series of working papers handed over to coalition forces based on observations and interviews during the 29 visits the ICRC conducted in 14 places of detention throughout Iraq between 31 March and 24 October 2003. Ministers had been aware of those issues relating to UK forces for five months before they were aware of the report itself. Allegations of abuse are taken very seriously and, by the time the ICRC report was published, the Royal Military Police were already engaged on several investigations into specific alleged incidents of abuse by UK forces.
Subjects
Detainees; Iraq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1550-1W; 229017
House
House of Commons
My Lords, the Minister referred to the responsibility of the United States but surely Britain, by virtue of its membership of the multinational force, will be as much in breach of international law as America if the protection of Ashraf City is handed over to Iraq without any real expectation that the rights of the inhabitants will be respected and that the Iraqi Government will not return them to Iran. Surely that must be the legal position.
I return to the point made by my noble friend Lord Eden. In the light of the directive issued by the Iraqi Government on 17 June, it is surely very odd to take at face value present assurances by the Iraqi Government that these people will not be expelled, because the directive to which I referred calls for their expulsion.
My Lords, the Minister referred to the responsibility of the United States but surely Britain, by virtue of its membership of the multinational force, will be as much in breach of international law as America if the protection of Ashraf City is handed over to Iraq without any real expectation that the rights of the inhabitants will be respected and that the Iraqi Government will not return them to Iran. Surely that must be the legal position.
I return to the point made by my noble friend Lord Eden. In the light of the directive issued by the Iraqi Government on 17 June, it is surely very odd to take at face value present assurances by the Iraqi Government that these people will not be expelled, because the directive to which I referred calls for their expulsion.
Asked by
Lord Waddington
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 November 2008
My Lords, on the second point, the United States absolutely shares the noble Lord’s concern, which is why it has pressed the Iraqi Government to ensure that undertakings to look after this group are in place. I think that they are satisfied that that is the case. As to the UK’s legal responsibility, it is our view that the MEK/PMOI specifically chose American forces to surrender to. Secondly, the proclamation from the multinational commander at the time in 2004 that confirmed camp resident status as being ““treated as protected persons”” was clearly made on behalf of the United States alone.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Iraq; Protection; Peacekeeping operations; Iran; Mujahedin-e Khalq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
705 c1438
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 18th November 2008, Official Report, column 420W, on Iraq: peacekeeping operations, whether the Iraqi authorities have taken any steps to remove any of the cameras in the last six months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 18th November 2008, Official Report, column 420W, on Iraq: peacekeeping operations, whether the Iraqi authorities have taken any steps to remove any of the cameras in the last six months.
Asked by
Adam Price
(Plaid Cymru)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 November 2008
For answer on
24 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
As far as we are aware, no steps have been taken by the Iraqi authorities to remove surveillance devices deployed by UK forces in support of operations in Iraq.
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1553-4W; 239172
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 15th May 2008, Official Report, columns 1715-6W, on Iraq: peacekeeping operations, when each member of the Serious Crimes Unit was taken into the custody of UK forces; when each was released; whether any legal proceedings were initiated...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 15th May 2008, Official Report, columns 1715-6W, on Iraq: peacekeeping operations, when each member of the Serious Crimes Unit was taken into the custody of UK forces; when each was released; whether any legal proceedings were initiated...
Asked by
Harry Cohen
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 May 2008
For answer on
22 May 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
The situation in Iraq makes it very difficult to be certain of the identity and background of individuals detained by UK forces and in particular whether or not they are or have been members of the Serious Crimes Unit. Releasing detailed information of the date of capture and release of suspected members of that unit could enable the individuals concerned to be identified and thus pose a threat to their security. I am therefore not prepared to release such information.As we have made clear previously, there are no reasons to believe that there were outstanding arrest warrants against any of the members of the SCU previously detained and subsequently released by UK forces in southern Iraq. As a result, there was no basis on which the Iraq authorities would wish to take forward legal proceedings against these individuals. They were interned by UK forces under the authority of the UN Security Council Resolution 1546 and subsequent resolution for imperative reasons of security. Their internment and release was overseen by our in-theatre internment review procedures and they were released because of a judgment that they no longer represented an imperative security threat. I therefore have no intention of initiating further investigation into these events.
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1551-2W;483 c1551W; 207680
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role the Harrier Force played in Operation TELIC in 2003.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role the Harrier Force played in Operation TELIC in 2003.
Asked by
Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Bob Ainsworth
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 November 2008
For answer on
24 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
The Harriers deployed on Operation Telic in 2003 were tasked with a variety of roles, primarily close air support and tactical reconnaissance.
Subjects
Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; Military aircraft
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1551W; 238820
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many armoured or protected land rovers of each type were deployed to Iraq prior to October 2003; and when they were deployed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many armoured or protected land rovers of each type were deployed to Iraq prior to October 2003; and when they were deployed.
Asked by
Ann Winterton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 November 2008
For answer on
26 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1550W; 239850
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many locally engaged Iraqi staff employed by his Department since March 2003 concluded their period of employment on or before 31 December 2004.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many locally engaged Iraqi staff employed by his Department since March 2003 concluded their period of employment on or before 31 December 2004.
Asked by
Michael Moore
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 November 2008
For answer on
24 November 2008
Answered on
26 November 2008
In total, there were four Iraqi staff employed locally by the British embassy in Baghdad and the consulate general in Basra who come into this category in the year 2004. This figure does not include any staff who may have been dismissed for misconduct, employed on short-term contracts, or who did not have Letters of Appointment from the respective Mission.The figures are not available for 2003 because the files have been destroyed.
Subjects
Asylum; Iraq
Date
26 November 2008
Reference
483 c1778W; 239427
House
House of Commons