§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what proposals he will bring forward to the international community to address health problems among the population of Iraq. [23757]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 29 March 1996]: United Nations Security Council resolution 986 is designed to bring much-needed relief to the people of Iraq by permitting the sale of oil to purchase more humanitarian supplies. Iraq has so far refused to implement the resolution. We, and a number of other countries, already give substantial support to humanitarian projects in Iraq, many of which specifically address health needs. Food and medical supplies are not subject to United Nations sanction.