Sequestration of Assets: Iran

Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 2 May 2007, Official Report, column 1748W, on sequestration of assets: Iran, what options he has considered to ensure (a) the return of seized Royal Navy assets and (b) compensation from Iran; and if he will make a statement.

Des Browne
We continue to press the Government of Iran to return the boats and equipment seized illegally.