§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) British field hospitals and (b) other British medical facilities will be established in the Gulf in the event of conflict in Iraq. [102374]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 11 March 2003]There has been no decision to take military action against Iraq. However, in the event of conflict, there are currently two British Field Hospitals in the Gulf and this will shortly increase to three. These will be supported by a range of medical facilities in the region, including a primary casualty receiving facility, the RFA Argus and The Princess Mary's Hospital in Cyprus.