To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many military advisers are deployed for the training of the (a) Afghan National Army and (b) Iraqi Security Forces. (102593)

There are approximately 230 British military advisers currently deployed specifically to train the Afghan National Army (ANA), and approximately 80 British military advisers currently deployed specifically to train the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF).

In addition, all deployed British military personnel will assist and provide support in training as required, and will act as mentors when working alongside either the ANA or the ISF, but are not deployed specifically for these tasks.