Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Territorial Army soldiers deployed to Iraq since March 2003 have been graded (a) skilled and (b) average in their weapons test. - Inc fact that will write. (Holding answer 28 October 2004).

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Territorial Army soldiers deployed to Iraq since March 2003 have been graded (a) skilled and (b) average in their weapons test. [194164] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 28 October 2004]: Following the conclusion of the Court Martial of Lance Corporal Blaymire and Lance Corporal Sherratt, officials are collating this data. I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194164; 426 c606W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Army Armed conflict Deployment Iraq Reserve forces Weapons Testing Territorial Army Iraq conflict
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