Iraq: Water and Electricity Supplies

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:15 am on 18 September 2003.

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Photo of Baroness Amos Baroness Amos Secretary of State, Department for International Development, The Secretary of State for International Development 11:15, 18 September 2003

My Lords, the Coalition Provisional Authority aims to bring electricity generation up to pre-conflict levels by the end of this month. Water supply is improving with the repair of facilities and installation of emergency generators at pumping stations. The provision of full electricity and water supplies will require significant additional investment in the medium to long term. The coalition is also improving security to prevent sabotage and theft of public utility infrastructure.