Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Trefgarne (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2006.
Iraq and Afghanistan: UK Forces
- Question
- What are the military objectives assigned to United Kingdom forces in (a) Afghanistan, and (b) Iraq.
- Answer
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My Lords, the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan is there to do three things—support the Government of Afghanistan, facilitate development and reconstruction, and improve security. The multinational force in Iraq is there to assist the Government of Iraq in maintaining security, to train and mentor the Iraqi security forces, and to facilitate work aimed at development, reconstruction and economic regeneration.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 687 c423
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan ISAF
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