Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 December 2012.
Libya
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Astor of Hever on 18 October (WA 481), in what towns and areas, and in what numbers, the 900 Paveway IV munitions were employed in the 2011 Libyan campaign; and what were the estimated casualty numbers.[HL2802]
- Answer
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Disclosing precise information on the number of weapons used in each town and area is likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Defence does not hold any estimates of casualties caused by the NATO operations in Libya. There have been a number of allegations of civilian casualties which NATO has investigated, but none have been independently verified and contemporaneous investigation by NATO personnel on the ground was clearly not possible during the operation. Since the conclusion of military operations, the Libyan authorities have not invited NATO or the UK Government to investigate specific instances.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 741 c236WA; HL2802
- Session
- 2012-13
- Related items
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Libya Guided weapons
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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