Iraq: Security/Mistreatment Allegations

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:30 pm on 10 May 2004.

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Photo of Geoff Hoon Geoff Hoon Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence 3:30, 10 May 2004

The hon. and learned Gentleman may suggest that we have taken credit. I do not recall his giving us any credit. While I accept that we are part of a coalition, we have direct responsibility, as should be the case, for the conduct of our troops. That is why I have expressed so clearly and emphatically our determination to ensure that the highest standards of British troops down the ages will be maintained in this Iraq operation.