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Written question asked by Peter Bone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.
Answer

The security situation in Afghanistan is stable, if fragile, in places. The Afghan National Army and troops from the 40-nation International Security Assistance Force have achieved significant tactical success against the Taliban in 2007 and early 2008.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
210807; 477 c713W
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk