Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 December 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 December 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 7 January 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operation
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the statement by the Prime Minister of 12 December 2007, Official Report, column 304, on Afghanistan, what plans his Department has to recruit and deploy specialists who speak Afghan languages and understand tribal dynamics.
- Answer
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The MOD is already using specialist linguists in support of its operations in Afghanistan and we expect to increase the number deployed over the coming months. In addition to specialist linguists, considerable use is made of local employed civilians in a linguist role.
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- 470 c19W; 175460
- Session
- 2007-08
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- Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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