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Written question asked by Owen Paterson (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 July 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Vehicles

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will purchase a quantity of light observation helicopters similar to the Kiowa type used by the US armed forces, for use as routine convoy and ground vehicle patrol escorts in Iraq.
Answer

British forces in Iraq have Lynx light utility helicopters which can be used for escort duties if commanders judge that appropriate. There are currently no plans to purchase Kiowa helicopters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
448 c1438W; 82509
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk