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1464171

registered interest
date	18/05/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK armed forces personnel are currently deployed as part of the NATO Mission in Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	4474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2022 answer text <p>At present, the UK has 22 Armed Forces personnel and two civilians deployed to the NATO Mission in Iraq.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/05/2022 11:03:13 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1388803

registered interest
date	16/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the threat posed to UK forces by pro-Iran militia in Iraq.
tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
uin	94458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2022 answer text <p>Iranian-inspired militia activity in Iraq poses an ongoing threat to Coalition forces. We have been clear that these attacks, and the threat of the attacks, harm Iraq's peace, stability and prosperity. We continue to work with the Government of Iraq to promote stability and reduce the threat of further attacks by these groups.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 06/01/2022 11:25:07 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1388378

registered interest
date	15/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops are serving in Iraq; and in what capacity such troops are serving.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2021 answer text <p>At the request of the Iraqi Government, 151 personnel are deployed to Iraq in support of the Global Coalition against Daesh.</p><p>UK personnel are deployed in an 'advise, assist, enable' capacity, serving in support of the Iraqi Security Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 17/12/2021 13:51:47 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1170320

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to enhance the security of military personnel based in Iraq following the attacks on Al Asad and Erbil air bases on 8 January 2020.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	2545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>We have paused counter-Daesh military activities in Iraq to focus on protecting the Iraqi bases that host Coalition personnel, taking every precaution to ensure the safety of the British and Coalition personnel based in the region. The safety and security of personnel is of paramount importance and force protection measures and advice are under constant review.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 16/01/2020 14:42:44 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1169494

registered interest
date	08/01/2020
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Gulf states on the relocation of UK military personnel out of Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	1334
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2020 answer text <p>The Defence Secretary updated Parliament on this issue as part of his statement on 7 January. The safety and security of HMG personnel is of paramount importance and we keep our force protection measures under constant review.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 13/01/2020 17:34:11 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1169618

registered interest
date	08/01/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to enhance protection of UK service personnel currently based in Iraq.
tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
uin	HL193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2020 answer text <p>The Coalition and NATO Mission Iraq have relocated non-essential personnel from Baghdad. The safety and security of personnel is of paramount importance and force protection measures are under constant review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 13/01/2020 15:54:59 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

1010172

registered interest
date	19/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Iraqi counterpart on the integration of members of the popular mobilisation units into that country’s national armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	192819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2018 answer text <p>​On 14 November I raised with Foreign Minister Al Hakim the need for reform of the Iraqi security sector, which should include bringing security forces and militias under the control of the Government of Iraq. The Prime Minister also raised this message with Iraqi Prime Minister Abdul Mehdi by phone on 26 October. We will continue to make this clear to the Government of Iraq at all levels.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 27/11/2018 17:58:36 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

758120

registered interest
date	06/09/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that the behaviour of the Iraqi armed forces trained by UK armed forces is compliant with international (a) humanitarian and (b) human rights law.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	9071
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence takes its role in promoting International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law very seriously. Before we undertake any training of foreign troops around the world, we assess the potential impact of the proposed training in relation to these laws and we seek to mitigate any risks. Our training in Iraq includes instruction on the Law of Armed Conflict. If we are made aware of any credible potential breaches of International Law we engage with the Iraqi authorities.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 15/09/2017 12:09:12 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

348655

registered interest
date	04/06/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the increase will be in armed forces personnel deployed to Iraq to train local forces; and when they will be deployed.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	1246
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2015 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence (Michael Fallon) to the hon. Member for Stroud (Neil Carmichael) during Defence Questions on 8 June (Official Report, column 889).</p><p>Deployment timelines will depend on coalition needs but expect that the expansion will be complete in around three months.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 09/06/2015 15:35:51 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt attachment 1 file name 20150608_Iraq_ISIL_Oral_Questions[1].doc title 20150608 - Hansard extract on Iraq
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

348656

registered interest
date	04/06/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Peshmerga personnel have received training and support from UK forces personnel in Iraq.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	1247
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2015 answer text <p>Since October 2014 the UK has trained 1,408 Peshmerga and a further 120 are currently undergoing training.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 09/06/2015 15:34:26 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones