Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 October 2008. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which districts of Helmand Province are deemed to be (a) under UK, ISAF and NATO forces or the Afghan government control, (b) under Taliban control and (c) in indeterminate control; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 21 October 2008]: International Security Assistance Force, the Afghan National Security Forces and the Government of Afghanistan have established a security presence in the districts of Lashkar Gar, Nahr-e Saraj (Gereshk), Musa Qal'ah, Sangin, Garmsir, Kajaki, Nawah-ye Barakzai and Nad Ali. Operations against the Taliban in Helmand continue, with the purpose of bringing more of the province under the control of the Afghan Government.However, the insurgents continue to pose a threat through improvised explosive devices, suicide bombers and opportunistic attacks.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 481 c622W; 227374
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Monday, 17 November 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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