Written question asked by Bill Tynan (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what secure rest and relaxation facilities are available to off-duty United Kingdom military personnel in Baghdad.

Answer: Mr. Tynan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what secure rest and relaxation facilities are available to off-duty United Kingdom military personnel in Baghdad. [130331] Mr. Ingram: Servicemen in Baghdad are never off-duty, but the Baghdad Support Unit has been specifically set up to provide the support needed by all British Forces in Baghdad. Given the operational circumstances, all personnel are relatively comfortably accommodated. All United Kingdom staff have access to elements of the Operational Welfare Package including internet, welfare phones, radio, TV and sports equipment. Rest and Relaxation (R&R) is taken out of theatre, in either the UK or Germany.

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