HC Deb 09 July 2003 vol 408 cc851-2W
Harry Cohen

To ask the Prime Minister pursuant to his answer of 24 June 2003,Official Report, column 55W, on Iraq, how many deaths of persons in British custody have occurred in Iraq in the last three months. [123427]

The Prime Minister

I understand that my hon. Friend is referring to my answer of 30 June 2003Official Report, column 55W. In the last three months there have been three deaths that have occurred while individuals have been in British custody. As I explained in my answer of 30 June 2003, each of these deaths are the subject of a Special Investigation Branch investigation.