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Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day]: Future of the Territorial Army (28 Oct 2009) has video

William McCrea: I am sure that the hon. Gentleman accepts that many of the members of the TA have served with great distinction in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and that the Government need to show that they are a cherished part of Her Majesty's forces.

[Hugh Bayley in the Chair] — RAF Aldergrove (7 May 2008)

William McCrea: .... When I hear about such decisions, I seriously begin to wonder whether the MOD has any grasp whatsoever of the reality outside Whitehall. This country is engaged in two wars: we are bogged down in Iraq, where our troops are largely confined to barracks, and we are overstretched in Afghanistan, where, many contend, the lack of proper military equipment is costing the lives of many of our...

Written Answers — Defence: Armed Forces (25 Jan 2007)

William McCrea: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many soldiers from Northern Ireland are serving in (a) Afghanistan and (b) Iraq.

Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions: Iraq (Basra Incident) (8 May 2006)

William McCrea: ...that the people of Northern Ireland will stand four-square with our soldiers who have gone to the front line in defence of freedom, and assure them of our support while they fight the battle in Iraq.

Written Answers — Defence: Iraq (23 Nov 2005)

William McCrea: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many soldiers based in Northern Ireland were serving in Iraq on the latest date for which figures are available.

Iraq (10 Oct 2005)

William McCrea: Will the Secretary of State accept from me the Democratic Unionist party's expression of support and admiration for the United Kingdom forces in Iraq? They have shown tremendous dignity, dedication and fortitude in the midst of great danger and they have set a great example to us all. I join in expressing extreme and humble gratitude to those members of our security forces who have made the...