HL Deb 20 November 2003 vol 654 cc360-1WA
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make representations to the President of the United States during his State visit that the United Kingdom is opposed to the death penalty under all circumstances; and that it should not be imposed in Iraq so long as the United Kingdom shares power in the Coalition Provisional Authority. [HL5569]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The United Kingdom's position on the dealth penalty is well known—we oppose the use of the death penalty in all circumstances. With reference to Iraq, the death penalty is currently suspended under CPA Order Number 7.