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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 September 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2009. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of food consumed by members of the armed forces in Helmand province consisted of locally-grown agricultural products in the latest period for which figures are available.
Answer

No locally produced food has been procured for British troops in Helmand Province by the MOD Food Supply Contractor.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c2121-2W; 291016
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk