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Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what orders were in force concerning the consumption of alcohol (a) on-base and (b) off-base by British troops based in Baghdad during the Christmas and New Year period in 2003-04.
Answer

Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what orders were in force concerning the consumption of alcohol (a) on-base and (b) off-base by British troops based in Baghdad during the Christmas and New Year period in 2003-04. [176334] Mr. Ingram: In common with all overseas military deployments, orders on the consumption of alcohol would be at the discretion of the individual commanders and will vary with the operational circumstances. When alcohol is permitted, the normal limit is two cans of beer per man per day.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176334; 422 c636W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Armed forces Christmas Consumption Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
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