Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew MacKay (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 12 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iraq
- Question
- If he will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq.
- Answer
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Despite the best efforts of terrorists to destabilise Iraq, the Iraqi people continue to build their democracy and their own security forces. Fifteen million Iraqis have registered to vote in their elections on this coming Thursday. The Iraqi security forces now participate in 80 per cent. of operations and will lead the operations on Thursday. We wish them well.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 440 c1087
- 36094
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Related items
- Subjects
- Iraq Politics and government
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