Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2005. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2005 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what medical facilities are available to treat civilians injured during the last attack on Fallujah.

Answer: Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what medical facilities are available to treat civilians injured during the last attack on Fallujah. [208246] Hilary Benn: The Iraqi Ministry of Health (MoH) is responsible for providing adequate medical facilities and healthcare for all of the population of Iraq. The MoH made provisions to treat injured civilians during military operations in Fallujah at hospitals and clinics near to the city. Multi-National Force-Iraq also had medical facilities at a base near Fallujah which were available to treat injured civilians in emergencies. The main hospital in Fallujah is now operational and the Iraqi Ministry of Health has delivered adequate basic medical supplies to the hospital and to clinics in the city. Most of Fallujah's civilian population left the city before military operations began and have been provided with essential food, water, shelter and medical supplies in the surrounding area.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 208246; 429 c685-6W;429 c683-4W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Development aid Civilians Health services Injuries Iraq Medical treatments Peacekeeping operations Fallujah
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk