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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Monday, 9 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2009. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many armed services personnel will be required to undertake a lengthened tour in Iraq so that their departure coincides with the date of UK armed forces withdrawal.
Answer

Plans are currently being finalised for the withdrawal of personnel from southern Iraq. Every effort is being made to ensure that the number of personnel required to remain in Theatre beyond their expected tour lengths is minimised.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
488 c1147-8W; 256428
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk