Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of the armed forces deployed on Operation Palliser have been discharged from the services on medical grounds; and if he will make a statement; how many members of the armed forces who served on Operation Palliser have since been discharged on medical grounds, listing in each case from which regiment and company they have been discharged, and the medical reason for discharge; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 2 February 2001).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many members of the armed forces deployed on Operation Palliser have been discharged from the services on medical grounds; and if he will make a statement; [147563] (2) how many members of the armed forces who served on Operation Palliser have since been discharged on medical grounds, listing in each case from which regiment and company they have been discharged, and the medical reason for discharge; and if he will make a statement. [148373] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 2 February 2001]: No members of the armed forces who were deployed on Operation Palliser have been medically discharged.

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