§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what forums will be used to prosecute crimes against humanity that occurred in Iraq under Saddam Hussein's regime. [134217]
§ Mr. MacShaneThe Governing Council is developing the idea of a Special Iraqi Tribunal to prosecute those suspected of serious human rights abuses under the former regime. No final decision has yet been reached.
§ Mr. DjanoglyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on investment in Basra International airport; and who is responsible for its(a) fabric and (b) reconstruction. [134863]
§ Mr. MacShaneUK military forces are currently responsible for operations at Basra airport, including maintenance of essential facilities. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport and the Coalition Provisional Authority are considering reconstruction and investment.
§ Mr. DjanoglyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when it was originally intended to open Basra International airport to non-governmental commercial and passenger flights; why it has remained closed to such flights; and when it is now expected to open for them. [134864]
§ Mr. MacShaneIt has always been our intention that Basra airport should be opened to commercial aviation as soon as possible, once the relevant security and other requirements have been met.