HC Deb 11 November 1997 vol 300 c500W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many members of the current UNISCOM Inspection Team in Iraq are from the United Kingdom; and if he will indicate their qualifications for being part of the UNISCOM team. [14712]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

There are currently 11 UK personnel serving with the UN Special Commission in Baghdad. All have been provided in response to specific requests from the Special Commission for people with the skills required in the Special Commission's work-for example, an understanding of biological or chemical weapons technology.