Written question asked by Jim Cousins (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2005. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 31 October 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Iraq

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the present rules of engagement of UK forces and special forces in Iraq permit forces to operate over the border with Iran.

Answer

No.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

21013; 438 c723W;438 c721W

Session

2005-06

Subjects

Iraq Peacekeeping operations