Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what sources he draws on for compiling his estimates of the numbers of civilian casualties in Iraq during 2003.
- Answer
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Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sources he draws on for compiling his estimates of the numbers of civilian casualties in Iraq during 2003. [114210] Mr. Ingram: We have no means of ascertaining the numbers of military or civilian lives lost during decisive military operations in Iraq, and have therefore made no such estimates, although we made every effort to minimise civilian casualties.
Secondary information
- Type
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- Reference
- 114210; 408 c448W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Casualties Civilians Iraq Iraq conflict
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