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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Military Aid

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will increase the strength of the Royal Military Police to meet demands to recruit and train the Afghan National Police.
Answer

The Royal Military Police currently provide six teams to train Afghan National Police in Helmand; we keep the size and number of these teams under review. We have no current plans to increase the size of the Royal Military Police in order to recruit and train the Afghan National Police.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
497 c410W; 291515
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk