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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2015. It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether lethal targeting by UK armed forces in Iraq is limited to ISIL combatants.

Answer

It is Ministry of Defence policy not to comment on specific targets for reasons of operational security. As stated by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (Michael Fallon) on 13 October 2014 (Official Report, column 9WS), military action in Iraq is part of the Government's comprehensive strategy, working in consultation with our allies in the wider coalition, to tackle ISIL.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
224142
Session
2014-15
Attachment
Hansard Extracts 13 October 2014
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Iraq Islamic State
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk