HC Deb 25 May 2004 vol 421 cc1612-3W
Mr. Ancram

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many scientists have come forward voluntarily since 16 July 2003 and approached the Iraq Survey Group with evidence of weapons of mass destruction and related programmes in Iraq; and when he next expects to present to Parliament an updated document of collated evidence. [175567]

Mr. Hoon

Some Iraqi civilians, including scientists, have approached the Iraq Survey Group with information. However, the Ministry of Defence does not hold exact figures.

The Iraq Survey Group has produced two interim reports, in October 2003 and March 2004, and a further report is expected later this year.

Adam Price

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 17 May 2004,Official Report, column 663W, on Iraq what the names are of the two individuals whose deaths have been the subject of reports to the Army Prosecuting Authority. [175751]

Mr. Ingram

Of the two cases in advanced stages of consideration only one relates to a death. The individual concerned is an Iraqi civilian named Hassan Abbad Saied.