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Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Compensation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much the Government paid in compensation to Afghan nationals injured by British armed forces in Afghanistan in each year since 2001.
Answer

Payments totalling $US 295,386 have been paid to Afghan nationals killed or injured by British armed forces in Afghanistan since 2001 as follows:

Financial year Total payments ($)
2001-02 ¹—
2002-03 35,000
2003-04 ¹—
2004-05 ¹—
2005-06 ¹—
2006-07 36,061
2007-08 224,325
¹ None recorded

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198015; 474 c935-7W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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