Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 November 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan/Iraq
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total weight of depleted uranium used in munitions expended in Iraq (a) was in the Gulf War of 1991 and (b) has been since March 2003.
- Answer
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[holding answer 7 November 2006]: Less than one metric tonne of depleted uranium was expended by UK forces during Operation Granby in 1991 and approximately 1.9 metric tonnes was expended by UK force during Operation Telic.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 451 c1545W; 99833
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Ammunition Iraq Depleted uranium
- Link
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