Counter-ISIL Coalition Strategy Debate
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Bob Stewart
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(8 years, 9 months ago)
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Michael Fallon
That was last autumn, but I will write and give the hon. Gentleman the exact date.
Bob Stewart (Beckenham) (Con)
I understand the political requirement to restrict Royal Air Force operations only to Iraq, but it is military and strategic nonsense and I totally support any move that removes that artificial restriction. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that the overall strategy against Daesh, which may well include our having to beef up help on the ground, is continually under review?
Michael Fallon
Yes it is. That is why my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister agreed with Prime Minister Abadi at their most recent meeting that we would step up our effort, particularly in the niche training that we are offering in measures to counter IEDs. We are also working in the Ministries to help to advise the Iraqi Government and Iraqi army security effort, and we stand ready to consider further requests for help.