§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What information they have received from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about the alleged construction of clandestine nuclear fuel cycle facilities at Natanz and Kashan; why the visit by IAEA Director-General General Mohammed El Baradei scheduled for the week of 12 December was postponed; and whether they wil remind Iran of its obligation under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation 15WA Treaty to allow inspection by the IAEA of all of its nuclear activities. [HL789]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe IAEA is seeking clarification of the allegations with the Iranian authorities before reporting to member states. We understand that Dr El Baradei's visit was postponed at the request of the Iranian authorities but is now due to take place in February.
The UK regularly reminds Iran both of its existing obligations under the NPT and the need to strengthen them further by signing an additional protocol to its safeguards agreement with the IAEA.