HC Deb 12 February 1991 vol 185 cc384-5W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the contributions made in cash and in equipment by each of the allied countries involved in the Gulf war.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The following nations have committed naval, land or air forces, or medical units, to the coalition forces or are providing practical assistance to these forces:

  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Czechoslovakia
  • Denmark
  • Egypt
  • France
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Kuwait
  • Morocco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Niger
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Syria
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

A contingent of Afghan Mujaheddin is also serving in Saudi Arabia.

In addition to making practical contributions to the coalition force, a number of nations, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE and South Korea, are also providing financial support. Japan, Germany and Hong Kong are making a financial contribution to the coalition and Turkey has agreed that the United States may use Turkish bases for operations into Iraq.

The following countries are providing financial or practical assistance, including medical support, to the United Kingdom.

  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • 385
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Kuwait
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Arab Emirates