HC Deb 13 October 1969 vol 788 c10W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations have been made by Her Majesty's Government to the Iraq Government about the recent trials and executions in Baghdad of the Jews, Moslems and Christians; and whether he has had a reply.

Mr. M. Stewart

Since none of those concerned was a British subject, we had no grounds for making official representations to the Iraqi Government. We have in the past made our views clear on humanitarian grounds and if we think we can help those in need, are prepared to do so again. Meanwhile the Iraqi Government can be in no doubt about the strength of feeling of Her Majesty's Government, Parliament and the public on this question.