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  Iraq - Weapons of Mass Destruction Inquiry
  
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  @ MP voted aye for an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A subsequent motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry.
  
  @ MP voted no against an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A subsequent motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry.
  
  
  The majority of MPs voted against an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A replacement motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry.
  
  
  
  The majority of MPs voting voted against the motion:[1]
  
  **This House
  * ''recalls'' the Prime Minister's assertion that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction capable of being used at 45 minutes' notice; 
  * ''further recalls'' the Government's contention that these weapons posed an imminent danger to the United Kingdom and its forces; 
  * ''notes'' that to date no such weapons have been found; and
  * ''calls'' for an independent inquiry into the handling of the intelligence received, its assessment and the decisions made by ministers based upon it.
  
  A new motion was proposed in its place:[2]
  
  **This House:
  * ''believes'' that the Intelligence and Security Committee[3] established by Parliament is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry into intelligence relating to Iraq; and 
  * ''notes'' in relation to Iraq's disarmament obligations the terms of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1483[4]
  
  And this passed without a vote.
  
  * [1] [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2003-06-04.180.1#g180.3 Menzies Campbell MP], House of Commons, 4 June 2003
  * [2] [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2003-06-04.180.1#g187.0 Jack Straw MP], House of Commons, 4 June 2003
  * [3] [http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/intelligence/special_reports.aspx Intelligence and Security Committee], Special Reports
  * [4] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1483 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1483], Wikipedia
  
  
  
  
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