Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 7 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 July 2005. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Thursday, 14 July 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iraq
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many 16 and 17-year-old soldiers are serving in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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It is not British Army policy to deploy soldiers under the age of 18 on overseas operations. Detailed operational information for non-UK forces is a matter for the coalition authorities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 436 c1251W;436 c1251W; 11879
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Armed forces Iraq Peacekeeping operations Young people
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- 2013-11-25 06:03:13 +0000
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