To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the next round of the Iraq neighbours conference is expected to take place; and whom she expects to be representing the United Kingdom. (132707)

With the assistance of the Government of Egypt, the Government of Iraq has decided to hold an Iraq Neighbours Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on 4 May. The Government of Iraq and the UN have also agreed to officially launch the International Compact on 3 May at the same venue.

I welcome these Iraqi initiatives and the opportunities for the international community to show its support to Iraq. I intend to represent the United Kingdom at both events.