Letter to the Secretary of State for Foreign
and Commonwealth Affairs from the Chairman
At its meeting yesterday, the Committee discussed
recent developments in relation to the UN's oil-for-food programme
in Iraq.
The Committee asked me to write to you, requesting
background information on the oil-for-food programme, and a note
on the Government's policy towards the inquiry now being carried
out for the United Nations by a commission headed by Mr Paul Volcker.
In particular, the Committee wishes to know whether you are aware
of any involvement by British nationals, whether acting in an
official or in an unofficial capacity, in any of the matters which
are currently being inquired into by the commission headed by
Mr Volcker, or in any related matter. Would you state any individuals
and companies involved?
I would be grateful to receive a reply to this
letter not later than 17 May.
Rt Hon Donald Anderson MP
Chairman of the Committee
28 April 2004
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