§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister pursuant to his answer of 10 June 2003,Official Report, column 718W, on trials of senior Iraqi figures, how he intends to help the Iraqi people decide what action to take to bring senior figures to justice, with special reference to Mr. Tariq Aziz. [119956]
§ The Prime MinisterA decision has not yet been taken regarding the process for trying senior Iraqi figures. The evaluation and consultative process outlined is still in progress.
Tariq Aziz voluntarily surrendered to the coalition forces in Baghdad and is currently in custody. It is too early to determine the nature of any criminal charges he might face.