Iraq (Hansard, 10 July 2003)

§ Mr. Jenkin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what contribution the UK is making towards the reestablishment of the Iraqi armed forces; and if he will make a statement. [124358]

§ Mr. Ingram
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 3 July 2003,Official Report, columns 448–49W, to my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Baillieston (Mr. Wray).

§ Mr. Hoyle
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether additional troops will be sent to Iraq for peacekeeping operations. [124463]

§ Mr. Ingram
We are currently engaged in a process of roulement of forces which is due to be complete by 1 August. In addition, we anticipate the arrival of around 5,500 military personnel from a number of other nations.
The United Kingdom military will continue to maintain an appropriate presence in the Gulf region for as long as necessary, and will remain a key player in multinational stabilisation operations in Iraq. Our aim remains to leave an Iraq that is confident, secure and fully integrated with the international community.