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Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
How many (a) soldiers, (b) sailors, (c) Air Force personnel and (d) medical personnel who were mobilised for Operation Granby in the Gulf War (1) served in (i) Saudi Arabia, (ii) Kuwait and (iii) Iraq and (2) were held in reserve at other locations. - Will write.
Answer

Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) soldiers, (b) sailors, (c) Air Force personnel and (d) medical personnel who were mobilised for Operation Granby in the Gulf war (1) served in (i) Saudi Arabia, (ii) Kuwait and (iii) Iraq and (2) were held in reserve at other locations. [9283] Mr. Soames: I will write to the hon. Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9283; 287 c431W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Health services Iraq-Kuwait conflict Reserve forces
Contains statistics
Yes