§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met President Saddam Hussein; for what purpose; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend has only once met Saddam Hussein, in Baghdad on 27 March 1983, as Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. They discussed regional and bilateral issues. His visit to Iraq was part of a wider middle east tour, including Kuwait, Jordan and Lebanon.