Written question asked by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 May 2004. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 6 May 2004 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his statement of 19th April 2004 420 c21-3, on Iraq and the Middle East Peace Process, what arrangements are being made to replace the Spanish contingent; pursuant to his statement of 19th April, Official Report, columns 21-3, on Iraq and the Middle East Peace Process, whether British commanders in Iraq have asked for reinforcements; and whether any such request has been made by the US Administration. - Ref to 5 May 2004, 420 c1331-2.

Answer: Mr. Howard: To ask the Prime Minister pursuant to his statement of 19 April 2004, Official Report, columns 21-3, on Iraq and the Middle East Peace Process, (1) what arrangements are being made to replace the Spanish contingent; [171167] (2) whether British commanders in Iraq have asked for reinforcements; and whether any such request has been made by the US Administration. [171169] The Prime Minister: I refer the right hon. and learned Gentleman to the answer I gave him at Prime Minister's Questions on 5 May 2004, Official Report, columns 1331-32.

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