HC Deb 18 June 1998 vol 314 c276W
Mr. Derek Twigg

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the Government's policy concerning applications for the release of Iraqi frozen assets to cover legal fees. [46915]

Mrs. Liddell

Since 29 October 1997, any application for Iraqi frozen assets to be released to cover legal fees has had to be considered by Ministers. In the taking of decisions, there is a presumption against the release of the assets.