HL Deb 12 February 2004 vol 656 c178WA
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In what sense the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq "is led by the United States and the United Kingdom", as stated on their website; and how the authority is accountable to the Government. [HLU66]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The leading role of the US and UK in the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) is based upon their designation in UNSCR 1483 as occupying powers with responsibility for the security and administration of Iraq. British officials seconded to the CPA are responsible for their actions to Her Majesty's Government.

Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How the Government were consulted before Mr Bremer was appointed to head the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. [HL1168]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The decision to appoint Ambassador Bremer was one for the US Administration. We were informed beforehand as part of ongoing close contact with the Americans. Likewise, we decided to appoint a UK Special Representative in Iraq, John Sawers, of which we informed the Americans.