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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2015 (named day). It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Written Statement of 10 February 2015, HCWS273, on gifting of counter-IED equipment to Iraq, what protection will be provided to the members of the Armed Forces being deployed as part of the C-IED training package in Erbil.

Answer

UK Armed Forces personnel deploying to deliver the C-IED training in Erbil will conduct a comprehensive package of pre-deployment training and will be equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment. They will be armed for self defence purposes and the deployment will include a dedicated force protection element. Coalition partners will also provide force protection at the training location.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
224003
Session
2014-15
Related items
Gifting of Counter IED Equipment to Iraq
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Iraq Military aid
Link
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