Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2004. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 November 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the interim Government of Iraq about attacks on Iraqi Christians and their places of worship; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the interim Government of Iraq about attacks on Iraqi Christians and their places of worship; and if he will make a statement. [197754] Mr. Rammell: British officials in Iraq regularly meet with members of the Christian communities. We have raised concerns about attacks by extremists on Iraqi Christians and their places of worship with the Iraqi authorities, who, I should stress, share our concerns and remain committed to the protection of minorities as set out in the Transitional Administrative Law. Our missions in Iraq will continue to monitor the situation and make representations as appropriate.

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