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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 21 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 June 2005. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Thursday, 30 June 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the Government have for the further deployment of British troops to Afghanistan.
Answer

It remains our intention to deploy the HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps for nine months from May 2006 in command of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, as announced by the Prime Minister last June. The Government keep the deployment of our armed forces to Afghanistan under constant review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6934; 435 c1686W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Deployment Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan