Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2006.

Iraq: Supply of Weapons

Question: What weapons they have supplied to the Government of Iraq for the use of Iraqi security forces; and on what terms the weapons were supplied.

Answer: The following weapons have been supplied by HMG to the Iraqi Government for use by the Iraqi security forces following Operation TELIC: 6,500 x AK47 assault rifle 438 x Underslung grenade launchers for AK47 5,666 x 9mm pistols 774 x Medium machine guns (PKMs) 1,150 x Light machine guns (RPKs) The following weapons are awaiting delivery but have been approved to be supplied to the Iraqi Government for use by the Iraqi security forces: 90 x Dshka machine guns 6,300 x 9mm pistols 85 x PKC machine guns 12 x Dragunov sniper rifles These weapons have been gifted to the Iraqi Government. Prior to gifting, a minute was laid before Parliament to inform Parliament of HMG’s intention to supply these weapons.

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