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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Thursday, 20 March 2008.


Iraq: UK Forces

Question
What future they envisage for the British military presence in Iraq five years after the invasion.
Answer

My Lords, UK forces still have an important role to play in Iraq, mentoring and training the Iraqi security forces and frequently supporting them in active operations. In line with our strategy, which was set out by the Prime Minister in October in another place, we will take decisions on the next phase of our military presence this spring. As always, this will be based on military advice and conditions on the ground.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
700 c359 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk