Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 November 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 19 November 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what procedures govern the access of private military security companies employed by the Government for British armed forces medical resources and services in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Answer: In common with other MOD contractors, the employees and sub-contractors' employees of private military security companies are provided, free of charge, medical treatment and emergency dental treatment equivalent to that provided to military personnel whilst deployed.Joint Service Publication 567 lays down the policy enabling the use of civilian contractors in an operational area. DEFCON 697 sets out the medical treatment liability to be incorporated into contracts. I am arranging for copies of both documents to be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 467 c481W; 162883
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2008-1137
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Deposited papers
House of Commons; Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations
Monday, 7 January 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Iraq Peacekeeping operations
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