Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 20 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan and Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the standard rifle used by (a) the Royal Marine Commando, (b) each UK special force and (c) each other UK service is in (i) Iraq and (ii) Afghanistan.
- Answer
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The standard rifle used by all UK forces, excluding Special Forces, is the SA80 A2. It is the policy of this Department not to comment on matters relating to UK Special Forces.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 488 c1139W; 258316
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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