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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq and Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many unexploded improvised explosive devices were discovered by UK troops in (a) Iraq and (b) Afghanistan in (i) 2007 and (ii) 2008.
Answer

I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
495 c789W; 283549
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk