Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Iraq: Peace Keeping Operations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British troops are (a) based in and (b) conducting operations in the Iraqi province of (i) Dhi Qar and (ii) Al Muthanna.

Answer: [holding answer 20 February 2007]: There are no UK troops based in the province of Al Muthanna and a small contingent based in Dhi Qar province to provide part of the command element for the Australian and Romanian Battle Group based there, which is capable of conducting operations in both Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar. I am withholding further details on the precise number of troops as it would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness, capability or security of our armed forces.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 121143; 457 c749W;457 c733W
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk07022231000771