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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 October 2010. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Peacekeeping operations: Middle East

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his most recent estimate is of the number of civilian deaths in Iraq consequent on actions by (a) Coalition forces and (b) insurgents since March 2003.
Answer

The Ministry of Defence does not collate figures for civilian casualties in Iraq. The prevention of civilian casualties was of paramount concern to force commanders operating in Iraq and the risk of this occurring was minimised at all times by the tactics and training of our forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20592; 517 c847W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
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