Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2008. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Prime Minister’s statement on the European Council, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan of 15 December 2008, Official Report, columns 813-31, what units will form the increase of 300 troops to Afghanistan.
- Answer
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As detailed in my statement of 16 December 2008, Official Report, column 105WS, The Second Battalion, The Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment are temporarily deployed to Afghanistan until March 2009. They will be replaced by The Second Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, who will be deployed until August 2009.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 486 c74-5W; 245183
- Session
- 2008-09
- Related items
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EU Council/Afghanistan, India and Pakistan
Monday, 15 December 2008
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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