Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 18 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 February 2008. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Friday, 22 February 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Deployment
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many servicemen and women are serving in (a) Iraq and (b) Afghanistan.
- Answer
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As at 18 February 2008, there were 4,100 service personnel in Iraq and 7,100 in Afghanistan.The number of personnel in theatre will naturally fluctuate on a daily basis for a variety of reasons, including leave (rest and recuperation), temporary absence for training, evacuation for medical reasons, the roulement of forces and other factors.
Secondary information
- Type
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- Reference
- 187931; 472 c1052W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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