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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 18 June 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq

Question
What equipment and training were provided to British troops involved in the invasion of Iraq in terms of protection against the possible use of weapons of mass destruction.
Answer

Troops preparing for combat operations in Iraq were trained before deployment in operating and surviving in a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear environment, and undertook further training in theatre. Armed forces personnel involved at the start of combat operations in Iraq were provided with individual nuclear, biological and chemical clothing and detection equipment.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
461 c1068 
142913 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Defence equipment Iraq Training Weapons of mass destruction
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk