§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent information he has relating to the prosecution of Iraqi personnel for alleged breaches of international conventions or treaties relating to the conduct of hostilities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonNone. The United Nations continues to gather evidence and the United Kingdom is contributing in full to this process. No decisions have been taken on the way forward.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what responsibilities his Department had for the provision of information about Iraqi military capabilities and intentions prior to 2 August 1990; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWithin my Department, the defence intelligence staff are responsible for the pro vision of assessments for the Government on defence policies, intentions and capabilities of any potential enemies.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether compensation payments have now been made to those Ministry of Defence personnel who were held captive by the Iraqi Government after the invasion of Kuwait; and if he will make a statement:
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonCompensation payments have been made to those personnel who were forced to abandon personal effects in Kuwait.. Personnel held captive by the Iraqi Government after the invasion are submitting claims via the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to the United Nations Compensation Commission in accordance with UN resolution 687 and the rules developed by the governing council of the UNCC.