Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2004. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq. [199371] Mr. Hoon: The security situation in Iraq remains difficult with determined fanatics and terrorists opposing the building of a new, democratic, stable and secure Iraq. Iraqi security forces supported by the multinational force-Iraq, continue to conduct operations against this insurgency. The aim is to create the conditions within which Iraqi elections can take place in a safe and secure environment next January.

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