Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government plans to take to minimise civilian casualties in air strikes on Iraq.

The UK seeks to avoid civilian casualties whilst undertaking air strikes against ISIL targets. All air strikes are conducted in accordance with Rules of Engagement and the law. Careful selection, approval and close observation of targets prior to a strike and the use of precision guided munitions, such as Brimstone and Paveway IV, minimises collateral damage and the potential for civilian casualties.