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Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2008. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service personnel have been (a) killed and (b) injured while in Snatch Land Rovers in (i) Iraq and (ii) Afghanistan in (A) 2006, (B) 2007 and (C) the first six months of 2008.
Answer

The Ministry of Defence is currently reviewing its policy on the release of data on fatal incidents on operations. I will write to the hon. Member once the review has been completed.I am withholding data on injuries caused to UK service personnel in particular vehicle types as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of our armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c1173-4W; 238329
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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