Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative). It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Service Personnel (Active Service)
- Question
- How many servicemen and women are on active service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Answer
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As at 23 April 2008, the endorsed force levels for southern Iraq and Afghanistan are 4,000 and 7,800 respectively. The precise number of personnel in theatre at any one time fluctuates on a daily basis for a variety of reasons, including mid-tour rest and recuperation, temporary absence for training, evacuation for medical reasons and the roulement of forces.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 475 c11-2
- 201530
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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