Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which UK forces will be committed to stabilisation and security operations in Iraq over the next year; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 11 April 2003, 403 c38-9WS and 30 April 2003, 404 c15-6WS.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which UK forces will be committed to stabilisation and security operations in Iraq over the next year; and if he will make a statement. [112086] Mr. Ingram: I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence's two written ministerial statements on Iraq Force Level Adjustments of 11 April 2003, Official Report, columns 38-39WS and 30 April 2003, Official Report, columns 15-16WS). We will continue to ensure that appropriate forces remain in Iraq to fulfil our military campaign objectives of setting the conditions for the stabilisation and reconstruction of Iraq. We will continue to inform the House as and when decisions on force adjustments are made.

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