Proceeding contribution from Patrick Mercer (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 May 2005. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Foreign Affairs and Defence.

Foreign Affairs and Defence

I am listening to the right hon. and learned Gentleman with great interest. Like every other analyst of this situation, he will appreciate that if it is to improve, there must be greater security. If the Iraqi forces are to be trained to take up that role, it is necessary for coalition troops and police to be there in the medium if not the long term. How can we withdraw when those tasks still need to be completed?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 434 c178
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Armed forces Defence Constitutions European Union Iraq European Constitution Treaty Foreign policy Referendums Zimbabwe Middle East
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Foreign Affairs and Defence

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