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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 February 2008. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 February 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information coalition forces have about the blowing up by insurgents on 8 February 2008 of the power station supplying water to Ashraf City and the surrounding Iraqi population; and what relief action was taken by coalition forces.
Answer

On 6 February 2008 terrorists blew up one of the two water pumps supplying water to Ashraf City. The second pump was not affected. Coalition forces are actively working with the local council to fix the damaged water pump.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188392; 472 c1703-4W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
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