Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Garden (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 15 May 2007.

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Iraq: Field Hospitals

Question

My Lords, the Question recognises the increasing hazards to our forces and the welfare support forces as we draw down our bases in Iraq to a single base. This raises another strategic question. Can the Minister assure the House that there are forces on call at high readiness to provide rescue and casualty evacuation capability in the event of a major contingency?

Answer

Yes, my Lords, I can give that assurance.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

692 c127 

Session

2006-07

Oral question type

Supplementary

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Armed forces Hospitals Iraq Peacekeeping operations Defence Medical Services

Link

View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk