HC Deb 21 June 2004 vol 422 c1184W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Prime Minister when Saddam Hussein is to be handed over to the Iraqi authorities. [178252]

The Prime Minister

Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi has confirmed that criminal proceedings will be brought against Saddam Hussein and President Bush has confirmed the intention of the US to pass Saddam Hussein to the Iraqi authorities to face criminal prosecution. The Iraqi authorities and the US are in discussions about the transfer.