HL Deb 24 June 2003 vol 650 c15WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are their intentions and future plans in respect of the international debts of Iraq. [HL3394]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Government would like to see a fair and sustainable solution to Iraq's debt problems. We believe the best way to achieve that is through a full assessment by the IMF and the World Bank of Iraq's needs, resources, and obligations, leading to a shared agreement on debt by the Paris Club of official creditors, and comparable treatment by other creditors.