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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 July 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 16 July 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Troop Protection

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to increase the protection of British armed forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Answer

A number of new capabilities have been deployed to each theatre in recent months including intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance systems, new, better protected armoured vehicles and additional base protection measures. More are due to arrive before the end of the year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
149387; 463 c14W
Session
2006-07
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk