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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 October 2006. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2006 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions he has had with USAID officials on the introduction of a toll system on the Kabul to Kandahar highway.
Answer

DFID staff have not had any discussions with USAID officials over the tolls in place on the Kabul to Kandahar highway. Consultants working for DFID in the Ministry of Finance have had discussions with the US military on the scheme for security purposes. One outcome of these discussions was that the US military donated materials for a public awareness campaign for the toll scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
451 c507W; 98019
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Roads Tolls Afghanistan
Link
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