HC Deb 25 February 1991 vol 186 c393W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Prime Minister what communications he, or his officials, had with the deputy director-general of the BBC on 13 February concerning BBC news coverage of the casualties caused to Iraqi civilians by allied air raids on Baghdad.

The Prime Minister

There is contact on a regular basis between my office and the media on a variety of subjects, including the coverage of the Gulf conflict.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Prime Minister if President Bush contacted Her Majesty's Government prior to his speech in Massachussets on 15 February calling for the overthrow of President Saddam Hussein; and what is the Government's policy in relation to the President of Iraq.

The Prime Minister

The Government's policy towards Iraq is to secure full, immediate and unconditional compliance with the Security Council resolutions.

Mr. Latham

To ask the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on the progress of military action to liberate Kuwait in accordance with resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.

The Prime Minister

The military action to free Kuwait is making steady progress, while attempting to avoid civilian casualties so far as possible. The forces of the multinational coalition deserve great credit for their performance.