Weapons of Mass Destruction: Intelligence Review Committee

House of Lords written question – answered at on 7 September 2004.

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Photo of The Earl of Northesk The Earl of Northesk Conservative

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who in the Prime Minister's office asked the Attorney-General to put his view of the legal position in writing, as referred to in paragraph 378 of the Lord Butler of Brockwell's Review of Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction; why his previous advice was considered insufficient by No. 10; and whether the Prime Minister was aware of the request.

Photo of Baroness Amos Baroness Amos President of the Council, Privy Council Office, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Lords (Privy Council Office)

Following the Attorney-General's meeting with Jonathan Powell, Sir David Manning and Baroness Morgan on 28 February 2003, Baroness Morgan, on behalf of the Prime Minister, asked the Attorney-General to provide his advice in writing.

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