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Written question asked by John Lyons (Labour) on Monday, 12 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, what proportion of UK forces in Iraq are reserves.
Answer

Mr. Lyons: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of UK forces in Iraq are reserves. [184290] Mr. Ingram: The precise number of personnel in the gulf fluctuates. As at 2 July approximately 15 per cent. of United Kingdom Forces deployed in Iraq are reservists.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
424 c712W; 184290
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed forces Iraq Peacekeeping operations Reserve forces
Link
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