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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 May 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq.
Answer

As I explained in my statement of 24 April 2008, Official Report, column 107WS, UK force levels in southern Iraq will stay at around 4,000 following Iraqi-led operations to enforce the rule of law in Basra, and while military commanders continue to assess the changing situation on the ground. It remains our clear intention to reduce troop numbers in Iraq as and when conditions allow.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
205288; 475 c1716W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk