Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Taliban

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the number of members of the Taleban who were (a) killed and (b) captured in each of the last 24 months.

Answer: Regarding the number of Taliban killed in Afghanistan, I have nothing to add to the answer I gave on 6 May 2008, Official Report, column 832W, to the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell).As regards detention, I refer the hon. Member to my answer on 9 June 2008, Official Report, column 66W, to the hon. Member for Chichester (Mr. Tyrie).The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a review of its detention records and I will write to the hon. Member when the review has been completed.

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