§ Lord Redesdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
In relation to the two vehicles found in Iraq and suspected of being involved in the production of weapons of mass destruction, what were (a) the components of British manufacture and (b) the companies that produced them. [HL4186]
§ Lord BachThe investigations into these two vehicles are continuing and we will take as long as necessary to conduct a thorough examination. As the Prime Minister has said in the past, we are going to assemble evidence of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and present it properly to people at the appropriate time. I am withholding details of components and companies under Exemption 1c of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, which relates to information received in confidence from foreign governments.
§ Lord Redesdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
In relation to the two vehicles found in Iraq and suspected of being involved in the production of weapons of mass destruction, how long the investigation into these vehicles will take; and whether they will publish the report of the investigation. [HL4187]
§ Lord BachThe investigations into these two vehicles are continuing and we will take as long as necessary to conduct a thorough examination. As my right honourable friend the Prime Minister has said in the past, we are going to assemble evidence of Iraq's WMD and present it properly to people at the appropriate time.