Iraq (Hansard, 10 November 2003)

HC Deb 10 November 2003 vol 413 c51W 51W

§ Mr. Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what amendments he will make to the Strategic Defence Review following operations in Iraq. [136768]

§ Mr. Hoon
The White Paper that I intend to publish later this year will build on the Strategic Defence Review (and the New Chapter to it published in 2002) and provide an updated statement of defence policy in light of operational experience since 1998.

§ Mr. Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how regularly he holds discussions with the US Defense Secretary on the activities of coalition forces in Iraq. [132126]

§ Mr. Hoon
I am in frequent contact with the US Defense Secretary on Iraq and other matters.