Written question asked by Jack Lopresti (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2019. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iraq: Military Aid
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on the continuation of the role of British forces in training and equipping Iraqi security forces and Kurdish security forces in the event that the US Administration withdraws its forces from the Kurdistan region in Iraq.
- Answer
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The UK has a persistent partnership with Iraq. We are committed to supporting the Iraqi Security Forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga in countering the threat from Daesh. Together with Iraq, we have a shared aim of ensuring Daesh's enduring defeat, in addition to a long-term commitment to stabilisation of the country. Our efforts to support a stable and prosperous Iraq are vital to UK national security.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3724
- Session
- 2019-19
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Iraq Military aid Kurds
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