Timetable of US Iraq resolution

The timetable set out in the latest US proposal for a US Security Council resolution on Iraq if it is passed on Friday, November 8.

* Iraq would have until November 15 to accept its terms and pledge to comply.

* Iraq would have until December 8 to provide weapons inspectors and the Security Council with a complete declaration of all aspects of its chemical, biological and nuclear programmes.

* Weapons inspectors would have until December 23 to resume their work in Iraq.

* Weapons inspectors are to report to the Security Council 60 days after the start of their work. If inspectors resume their work on December 23, the latest they would be able to report to the council would be February 21, 2003.

* Weapons inspectors, however, are to report immediately any Iraqi interference with their work, any failure by Iraq to comply with disarmament obligations and any false statements or omissions in its declaration.

* Upon receipt of such a report from inspectors, the Security Council will immediately convene to consider the situation and the need for full compliance in order to restore international peace and security.