Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 31 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Iraqis have been (a) killed and (b) injured in violent incidents involving other Iraqis since 1st May in the provinces of (i) Basra City and (ii) Maysan; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 10 November 2003).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Iraqis have been (a) killed and (b) injured in violent incidents involving other Iraqis since first of May in the provinces of (i) Basra City and (ii) Maysan; and if he will make a statement. [136605] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 10 November 2003]: We are unable to confirm the number of incidents in which Iraqis kill or injure other Iraqis in Basrah and Maysan. Violent crimes committed by Iraqis against their fellow Iraqis are a matter for investigation by the Iraqi Police. Coalition Forces continue to support the Iraqi Police during their operations and through the provision of training and equipment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 413 c1252W;413 c1248W; 136605
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Death Casualties Civilians Iraq Peacekeeping operations Violence Basra
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk