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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 December 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Friday, 17 December 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq: Armed Forces

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops are serving in Iraq; and in what capacity such troops are serving.

Answer

At the request of the Iraqi Government, 151 personnel are deployed to Iraq in support of the Global Coalition against Daesh.

UK personnel are deployed in an 'advise, assist, enable' capacity, serving in support of the Iraqi Security Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5022
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Iraq
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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