Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2005. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Friday, 4 February 2005 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 (a) international organisations and (b) non-governmental organisations concerning monitors for the forthcoming Iranian presidential elections.

Answer: Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to (a) international organisations and (b) non-governmental organisations concerning monitors for the forthcoming Iranian presidential elections. [212069] Mr. MacShane: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has not made any such representations. We hope the elections will be free and fair, in line with Iran's international obligations. We will follow closely the election arrangements, including the vetting of candidates.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 212069; 430 c1201W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Elections International organisations Monitoring Iran Non-governmental organisations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk