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Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether UK personnel in Iraq have received special training on the protection and rights of women and girls in armed conflict situations in line with the commitments in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325; and what discussions he has had with his US counterpart about their implementation of these commitments. - Will write and place copy in Library.
Answer

Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether UK personnel in Iraq have received special training on the protection and rights of women and girls in armed conflict situations in line with the commitments in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325; and what discussions he has had with his US counterpart about their implementation of these commitments. [112159] Mr. Ingram: I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112159; 413 c964W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Women Human rights Iraq Training Young people USA
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk