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Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2008. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of newly deployed troops to Afghanistan have been deployed (a) to help build up infrastructure and (b) to train and support Afghan security forces; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Of the 630 new posts announced by my hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (Des Browne) on 16 June 2008, Official Report, column 677, some 75 will be engaged in helping to rebuild Afghanistan's infrastructure. Around a further 155 will deploy to assist in the training and support of the Afghan National Security Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215401; 478 c1156W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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