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Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon will make a Commons statement today on proposals to deploy British troops in the Americancontrolled sector of Iraq.
Following two days of intense speculation over Government plans to support US forces around Baghdad, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that he would go to the House this afternoon.See the full content of this document
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Hoon to Speak On Us Plea for Troops
However, a spokesman stressed that it would be purely a 'holding' statement. While Mr Hoon will confirm that a request for assistance has been rece...
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