Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 14 November 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, what the Order of Battle for British Forces in Iraq is. - Including figures. (Holding answer 18 November 2003).

Answer: Mr. Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the Order of Battle for British forces in Iraq is. [139375] Mr. Ingram :[holding answer 18 November 2003]: The United Kingdom currently leads the Multi-National Division (South East). UK units within the Division are: 20 Armoured Brigade Headquarters; The Queens Royal Hussars; 1st Battalion The Light Infantry; 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets; The Royal Regiment of Wales; 26 Regiment Royal Artillery; 35 Engineer Regiment; 9/12 Lancers; 4 Composite Logistics Support Regiment; and 2 Field Hospital. In addition, there are a number of non-formed units and smaller elements, making up a total complement of around 10,200. These include the Joint Helicopter Force (Iraq), which has 23 support helicopters assigned. In addition, 2 C-130J and 1 HS- 125 are based at Basrah.

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