§ Paul FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how long the search in Iraq for weapons of mass destruction will continue. [132313]
§ Mr. MacShaneNo time limit has been set for completion of the search. It will continue for as long as it is necessary to satisfy ourselves that no weapons or associated programmes remain in Iraq.
§ Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made by the Consular Assistance Group in recovering a constituent, Mr. Raeid Jewad's, camcorder that was confiscated by US soldiers in Iraq; and what progress has been made to secure Mr. Jewad compensation for the loss of his possession. [132994]
§ Mr. MullinWe have made inquiries with US military authorities. They have assured us that they are looking into the matter. We shall continue to press them for a formal response.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British personnel are part of the Iraq Survey Group (ISG); who commissioned the ISG report; and if he will make a statement. [133779]
§ Mr. StrawAs at 20 October there were 65 UK personnel under the control of the Iraq Survey Group. The Iraq Survey Group's interim report presented on 2 October was produced on the basis of an understanding by Dr. Kay that a progress report should be produced. There is no formal requirement on the ISG to report according to a particular timetable.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if his Department has received the full version of the Iraq Survey Group report; and if he will make a statement. [133780]
§ Mr. StrawA full copy of the interim report of the Iraq Survey Group was passed to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the time of its presentation.
My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and I have both publicly stated the Government's position with regard to the report and the continuing search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.