HC Deb 07 January 2004 vol 416 c412W
Dr. Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to upgrade the living accommodation of service personnel in Iraq.[141061]

Mr. Ingram

A programme of improvements is underway. Hard-walled accommodation for 3,000 personnel who had previously been in tented accommodation has been moved to Iraq. We have also supplied and are in the process of installing air conditioning for all the accommodation used by UK forces personnel.

Adam Price

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been paid to Iraqi families by the Government following incidents involving fatalities allegedly involving British forces since 1 May 2003.[141690]

Mr. Ingram

United Kingdom authorities have paid £8,125 to Iraqi families following alleged fatalities involving British forces since the 1 May 2003.