The further deaths of our troops in Iraq are tragic.

Before the House was sent away on too long a summer break, I asked the Defence??Secretary to take actions to protect our troops. Since Parliament went into recess I have called for a change to the patrols and base arrangements in Basra to give our troops the chance to survive.

If reports are correct that our troops will soon be back at the airport base, why are their lives still being risked in patrols in the city centre? Why are they still so badly at risk? What has been done to give them the equipment and support they need if they must be made to carry on with these tasks?

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