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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria he will use to decide whether more troops are to be deployed to Iraq after 30th June.
Answer

Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what criteria he will use to decide whether more troops are to be deployed to Iraq after 30 June. [174855] Mr. Ingram: United Kingdom Commanders in the Multi National Division South East regularly review the force level and mix to ensure that they have the necessary capability for likely tasks. We are also considering, with the other members of the Multi National Force, the levels and dispositions of Forces across Iraq that will be appropriate for the forthcoming Transitional period.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
174855; 423 c147W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
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