Written question asked by Julie Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2003. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how large the task force is which is looking for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq broken down by (a) scientists, (b) army personnel and (c) others; and if she will list the job categories of those in (c) above. - Includes figure. (Holding answer 23 June 2003).

Answer: Julie Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how large the task force is which is looking for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq broken down by (a) scientists, (b) army personnel and (c) others; and if she will list the job categories of those in (c) above. [121013] Mr. Hoon: [holding answer 23 June 2003]: The Iraq Survey Group will have a changing membership based on the task at hand. The ISG will be around 1,400 strong and will be able to draw upon expertise and personnel as required. Its members would be Service personnel and subject-matter technical experts.

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