JOHN SCARLETT

This was a report from a single source. It was an established and reliable line of reporting. It was quoted from a senior Iraqi military officer in a position to know this information.

The Iraqi military are able to deploy these weapons within 45 minutes of a decision to do so.

The skills of the British intelligence community are a great national asset.

I have no inclination to seek attention.

As a bureaucracy becomes more established, it develops its own career structure. It is less dependent, and should be less dependent, on individual personalities. Absolutely no one is indispensable.

You must never underestimate your opposition.

You must never underestimate your opposition.

The Iraqi military are able to deploy these weapons within 45 minutes of a decision to do so.

The skills of the British intelligence community are a great national asset.

I have no inclination to seek attention.

This was a report from a single source. It was an established and reliable line of reporting. It was quoted from a senior Iraqi military officer in a position to know this information.

As a bureaucracy becomes more established, it develops its own career structure. It is less dependent, and should be less dependent, on individual personalities. Absolutely no one is indispensable.