Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role Iraqi troops are playing in Iraq.

Answer: Paul Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role Iraqi troops are playing in Iraq. [193649] Mr. Ingram: The role of the Iraqi Security Forces is to support the Iraqi Interim Government in providing security in Iraq. They continue to develop the capacity to undertake this activity through a variety of security organisations, namely, the Iraqi Police Service, National Guard, Army, Facilities Protection Service, Coastal Defence Forces, Air Force and the Department of Border Enforcement.

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