Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 16 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what deployment is planned for the King's Own Scottish Borderers after their tour of duty in Iraq; what timetable is projected for their transfer from their current deployment to their next deployment; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what deployment is planned for the King's Own Scottish Borderers after their tour of duty in Iraq; what timetable is projected for their transfer from their current deployment to their next deployment; and if he will make a statement. [133652] Mr. Ingram: Following their tour in Iraq, one Battalion The King's Own Scottish Borderers personnel should return to Catterick by 1 November 2003. They will conduct an Arms Plot move from Catterick to Omagh (Northern Ireland) during January 2004, on completion of which they will assume operational responsibilities in Northern Ireland; this will be a two year residential and accompanied tour. Pre-deployment training for Northern Ireland begins on 10 November. Post Operational Tour Leave (POTL) will not be affected as steps have been taken to ensure that individuals can take POTL in a reasonable timeframe and within the constraints imposed by their Training commitments and Arms Plot move.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133652; 411 c658W;411 c663W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Iraq Peacekeeping operations King's Own Scottish Borderers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk