§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government's policy is in respect of the 10 point agreement on cooperation on inspections agreed between Dr Blix on behalf of UNMOVIC and the Iraqi Government on 20 January. [94049]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe 10 points in the joint statement made during Dr. Blix's visit to Baghdad last week do not constitute an agreement. They are simply a statement of practical arrangements. They do not add to or alter Iraq's obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 1441.
The Government have repeatedly stated that it is essential that Iraq co-operate fully and unconditionally with the inspectors as they are required to do under UNSCR 1441.