§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what recent discussions he has had with the United States Administration on military action in Iraq; and if he will make a statement. [42219]
§ The Prime MinisterI regularly discuss all aspects of Iraq policy with President Bush and the US Administration. My most recent discussions were with US Vice-President Cheney in London on 11 March. I will have another opportunity to do so during my visit to the US next month.
§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Prime Minister if it is his policy that a new and specific mandate from the United Nations Security Council is an essential condition of(a) any international offensive military action against Iraq and (b) the deployment of UK forces in action against Iraq. [44314]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 March 2002]: No decision has been taken to launch military action against Iraq, and so the question of whether authorisation is needed does not arise.