Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which media outlets are attached to the Black Watch battlegroup in Iraq; and what security arrangements have been made for them. - (Holding answer 16 November 2004).

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which media outlets are attached to the Black Watch battle group in Iraq; and what security arrangements have been made for them. [198429] Mr. Ingram :[holding answer 16 November 2004]: The media groups attached to the Black Watch Battle Group include BBC News, Sky News, ITV News and Channel 4 News. The journalists are embedded with the Battle Group and remain with armed service personnel at all times. All embedded media personnel are required to wear helmets and body-armour, which are provided for them if they are unable to bring their own.

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