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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British wounded have been brought back from Iraq since United Kingdom military action began in March.
Answer

Alan Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British wounded have been brought back from Iraq since United Kingdom military action began in March. [132206] Mr. Ingram: Since the beginning of the decisive combat operations in Iraq on 19 March 2003 and as at 14 November 2003, 145 United Kingdom military personnel have been wounded in action, of whom 74 needed to be brought back to the UK for medical treatment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132206; 413 c749W;413 c752W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Casualties Iraq Iraq conflict
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk