§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Prime Minister whether the policy on Iraq and Iran set out by the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary on 29 October 1985,Official Report, column 450, remains that of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. An embargo on trade with Iraq was imposed by the Iraq and Kuwait (United Nations Sanctions) Order 1990 (SI 90/1651). This put into effect the sanctions on Iraq imposed by United Nations resolution 661. Current policy on exports to Iran was set out by my right hon. Friend the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary on 1 March 1993,Official Report, column 8.
§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Prime Minister when he or his predecessor last met his counterpart or the President of Iraq; and what was the purpose of the meeting.
§ The Prime MinisterI have not met my Iraqi counterpart or the President of Iraq; neither did my predecessor.