Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 March 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what force protection measures are in place to protect the operatives of non-governmental organisations and humanitarian organisations within the UK sphere of military operations in Iraq.

Answer: Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what force protection measures are in place to protect the operatives of non-governmental organisations and humanitarian organisations within the UK sphere of military operations in Iraq. [150226] Mr. Ingram: The UK does not routinely provide force protection to humanitarian or non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Such organisations are directly responsible for assessing the risks to their staff. UK local commanders do discuss security and other practical issues with them on a regular basis. The coalition as a whole is working to secure conditions in which UN agencies, NGOs, humanitarian organisations and the Iraqi people are able to go about their business.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 418 c1653W;418 c1655W; 150226
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Humanitarian aid Iraq Peacekeeping operations Non-governmental organisations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk