HC Deb 27 January 1998 vol 305 c130W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister if he will discuss with the(a) Chinese, (b) French, and (c) Russian governments whether they have available for service in Iraq technical experts with equivalent qualifications to survey chemical and biological weapons to those of Mr. Scott Ritter. [25611]

The Prime Minister

The choice of personnel for the UN Special Commission is a matter for the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission. A large number of nations have provided staff. France and Russia have regularly made personnel available. China is now also contributing.