Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 September 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 September 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many qualified medical staff are employed at the British military detention centre in Iraq; what procedures are followed when a prisoner wishes to seek medical advice; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Tom Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many qualified medical staff are employed at the British military detention centre in Iraq; what procedures are followed when a prisoner wishes to seek medical advice; and if he will make a statement. [183961] Mr. Ingram: Medical cover is provided by the military unit responsible for the security of the Divisional Temporary Detention Facility and consists of a Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) and a compliment of Combat Medical Technicians. Internees seeking medical advice are assessed in the first instance by the RMO. If necessary they are referred to the Field Hospital, manned by approximately 150 qualified medical staff, that is available at the same location.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c711W;424 c711-2W; 183961
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Health professions Iraq Peacekeeping operations Staff Detention centres
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk