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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2009.


Iran: Missile Development

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of protection of British troops serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf, in the light of the new Iranian missile capabilities.
Answer

The safety of UK personnel serving overseas is of paramount importance. We constantly monitor the threats faced by our personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf to ensure that they have the necessary protection to operate effectively in the environments in which they serve.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3923; 711 c121WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Armed forces Iraq Protection Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan Iran Persian Gulf Guided weapons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk