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Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 5 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
(2) between what dates the reported 60 per cent. increase in the number of helicopters available to UK forces in Afghanistan was achieved.
Answer

The 60 per cent. increase in the number of helicopters and the 84 per cent. increase in helicopter hours available to UK forces in Afghanistan relate to the period from November 2006 to April 2009. These increases do not include helicopters or helicopter hours provided by other coalition forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c2317W; 289131
Session
2008-09
Related items
Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Monday, 5 October 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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