§ 12. Mr. CLARRYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of British troops stationed in Iraq; and what is the continuous period of duty in this country without leave?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Major Sir Philip Sassoon)I have been asked to reply. As regards the first part of the question, it would be contrary to the public interest to give the information requested. As regards the second part, the normal limit of the tour of duty of British personnel in Iraq is two years.