§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his oral answer to the hon. Member for South Thanet (Dr. Ladyman) on 21 January 1998,Official Report, column 1009, what assessment he has made of the impact of a bomb/missile attack on Iraq in the absence of ground troops; and what support he has received for possible military action against Iraq from (a) the other permanent members of the Security Council, (b) Arab states and (c) Iran. [25299]
§ The Prime MinisterIt would not be sensible to speculate about the possible use of military force against. Iraq at this stage. But it cannot be ruled out.
We, and other members of the Security Council, continue to pursue by diplomatic means the objective of total Iraqi compliance with the Council's demands.