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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2008. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq and Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many troops are serving in (a) Iraq and (b) Afghanistan.
Answer

As at 3 November 2008, the endorsed force levels for Southern Iraq and Afghanistan are around 4,100 and 8,000 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, the roulement of forces and other factors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
482 c55-6W;482 c56W; 232070
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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