HC Deb 17 December 2003 vol 415 c944W
Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British personnel(a) serving and (b) having served in Iraq in 2003 have contracted Leishmaniasis. [144129]

Mr. Caplin

At present. there has been one confirmed case, and twelve suspected cases, of Leishmaniasis among Service personnel who have served in Iraq in 2003.

Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the menu is for soldiers serving in Iraq on Christmas Day; and if he will make a statement. [144469]

Mr. Ingram

United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel serving in Iraq will, wherever possible, be offered a turkey dinner or a vegetarian option.