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Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 26 September 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2014. It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Friday, 17 October 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Islamic State

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK armed forces (a) assets and (b) personnel will be used in attacking ISIL targets in Iraq.

Answer

The UK currently has eight Tornado GR4 aircraft assigned to strike operations in Iraq. As of 8 October, there were 133 personnel deployed to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to support these missions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
209771
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Iraq Islamic State
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk