Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende and the two deputies, Wouter Bos and Andre Rouvoet are meeting on Wednesday morning to again discuss their response to the highly critical report on the Netherlands’ involvement in the Iraq war published yesterday.

Balkenende has come under fire, particularly from Bos’ Labour party, for dismissing many of the criticisms as a difference of opinion.
In his short statement yesterday, Balkenende said he was speaking on behalf of ministers and the two deputy prime ministers.