Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Monday, 17 October 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Iraq

Question: I join the Secretary of State in paying tribute to the courage of the people of Iraq and to the courage and dedication of our armed personnel serving in Iraq. Will he assure me and the people of Northern Ireland that he will bear in mind in particular the courage and dedication of members of the Royal Irish Regiment when he is considering the representations that my colleagues and I made to him recently about the regiment's future?

Answer: Yes, I will bear that in mind. As the hon. Gentleman will know, I met the leader of his party and the leader of the Ulster Unionist party to discuss the matter. I told them that the Armed Forces Minister, who is dealing with the details of the case, and I will try to ensure that whatever changes arise from the peace process in Northern Ireland, those who have served their country during some very difficult decades will be treated with dignity and honour as the role that they have played becomes less relevant and less material to today's circumstances.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 437 c614
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Iraq Peacekeeping operations Armed forces Constitutions Politics and government Security
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk