Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Countess of Mar (Crossbench). It was answered on Monday, 30 October 2006.

Iraq: UK Military Accommodation

Question: My Lords, can the Minister confirm that the electricity supply is now stable enough—we have all heard that it was very erratic—to operate those air-conditioning units?

Answer: My Lords, the noble Countess is correct to ask about the stability of power supplies. There has been a considerable improvement in the region around Basra. A considerable number of the population now have a stable power supply operating for 24 hours. However, it is correct to say that such power supply as is produced must be improved. The work being done through reconstruction has made a considerable impact in that area over the past year.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 686 c11
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Armed forces Housing Iraq Peacekeeping operations Working conditions Temperature Air conditioning
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk