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Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 13 March 2006.


Iraq: Air Trooping Flights

Question
For the month of February, how many Royal Air Force air trooping flights leaving either Iraq or Kuwait were delayed by (a) between six and 12 hours; and (b) more than 48 hours; and
Answer

There were two Royal Air Force trooping flight delays during the month of February that exceeded six hours. One flight was delayed for just over six hours and the other for over 30 hours. No flights were delayed for more than 48 hours.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4459; 679 c189WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Armed forces Air force Iraq Kuwait Standards Transport
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk