HL Deb 08 May 2001 vol 625 c175WA
Lord Ahmed

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they would support international guarantees for the Kurdish community of northern Iraq in the event of sanctions on the Iraqi Government being lifted. [HL1672]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

The UK is committed to building peace and stability in northern Iraq and supports the Kurds' aim of autonomy within a federal Iraq. In the event of sanctions lift the UK would examine all available options for maintaining security for the Kurdish community in Iraq and would work to ensure that they have the opportunity to live free from repression and discrimination.