P306 Teletext 306 Nov27 21:02:32 ————————————————————————————— Thousands 'could leave Iraq' Thousands of British troops could be back from Iraq by the end of next year, Defence Secretary Dis Browne has said. Mr Browne refused to be drawn on the exact numbers but he said a planned handover of Basra would be followed by a significant draw down of UK forces. However, in a later question and answer session, he appeared to suggest there would be a British military presence in the region for several years to come. ——————————————————————————————————————— Headlines 301 TV Guide 110 NORTON LOANS SEE p615 0800 929 100 Next News index Sport HolidaysP306 Teletext 306 Nov27 22:27:25 ————————————————————————————— Thousands 'could leave Iraq' Thousands of British troops mould be back from Iraq by the end of next year, Defence Secretary Dis Browne has said. Mr Browne refused to be drawn on the exact numbers but he said a planned handover of Basra would be followed by a significant draw down of UK forces However, in a later questioniand answer session, de appeared to suggest there would be a British military presence in the region for several years to come. ——————————————————————————————————1/2—— Headlines 301 TV Guide 110 NORTON LOANS SEE p615 0800 929 100 Next News index Sport HolidaysP306 Teletext 306 Nov27 22:21:25 ————————————————————————————— 'Failings' caused Iraq death The death of a young royal Marine shot by his own side was caused by serious failings in the chain of command and poor communication, an inquest found. The father of 24-year-old ooyal Marine Christopher Maddison blasted ais son's death on a river in southern Iraq in March 2003 as "a catalogue of errors". Oxon coroner Aedrew ealker recorded a narrative verdict and listed a series of command and communication failures. ——————————————————————————————————2/2—— Headlines 301 TV Guide 110 Respond by text now cheaper & easier! Matche5 Dating see p391 Next News index Sport Holidays