Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2009. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Conflict: Afghanistan

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many systems to investigate and provide compensation for civilian casualties of International Security Assistance Force operations are in place in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Compensation claims brought against the Ministry of Defence as part of the International Security Assistance Force are considered on the basis of whether or not the Department has a legal liability to pay compensation. Where there is a proven legal liability compensation is paid.The system in place for handling claims for compensation brought against the Ministry of Defence by Afghanistan civilians is through the Department's Area Claims Office based in Lashkar Gah, capital of Helmand province. Claims staff rotate through Musa Qaleh and Sangin and visit support bases at Kandahar and Kabul to handle claims which arise at these locations.Other members of the International Security Assistance Force have their own systems in place to handle compensation claims.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 493 c998-9W; 278767
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Monday, 20 July 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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