Written question asked by Lord Acton (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2004. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2004.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

(a) whether they will list the militias in Iraq; (b) whether these are shia arab, sunni arab or Kurdish and to what political party or individual they owe allegiance; and (c) what are the estimated numbers in each militia. [HL 1333].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1333; 658 c35WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Armed forces Iraq Ethnic groups Political parties Staff Weapons Kurds