Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Gilbert (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 1998.

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Gilbert, RtHonLord

Question

What has been the cost to the British taxpayer of the deployment of aircraft to the Middle East for No-Fly surveillance activity in parts of Iraq; how many sorties British aircraft have flown since the deployment was initiated; whether any aircraft or aircrew have been lost; what currently is the purpose of these deployments; and if they have provided 'value for money', how they define the 'value'. [HL 2645]. - Includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2645; 592 c92-3WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed forces Costs Deployment Air force Iraq Military aircraft

Contains statistics

Yes