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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Friday, 28 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if members of the reserve forces can serve with the UN Special Commission in Iraq.
Answer

Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if members of the reserve forces can serve with the UN Special Commission in Iraq; and if he will make a statement. [18873] Dr. Reid: A Call-Out Order is in force which permits members of the reserve forces to be called out under Section 54 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to support operations in the former republic of Yugoslavia and also in the region of Iraq. This includes service with the UN Special Commission in Iraq. Only suitably qualified volunteers are called out.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18873; 302 c27W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Iraq Reserve forces UN Special Commission on Iraq