Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2008. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 April 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Iraq: Security
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many private military and security companies are operating in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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I have been asked to reply.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office currently contracts four private military and security companies to protect its property and staff in Iraq. Those companies are Control Risks Group, GardaWorld, Minimal Risks and ArmorGroup. There is no information available to ascertain how many other companies are also operating in Iraq.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 490 c1279W;490 c1275W; 245285
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Iraq Peacekeeping operations
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