Written question asked by Peter Bone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 April 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what additional commitments were made by NATO members to the mission in Afghanistan at the recent NATO summit; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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At NATO's Bucharest Summit, President Sarkozy confirmed the deployment of an additional battalion of French troops to the east of Afghanistan. This enabled President Bush to announce the movement of a substantial US force from the east to Kandahar in the south. A number of other allies, including Poland, Romania and Slovakia also announced increased contributions. Canada confirmed that it would remain in Kandahar until 2011.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 475 c49W; 201544
- Session
- 2007-08
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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