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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Selous (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 22 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Topical Questions

Question
Has the Secretary of State approached Germany, a wealthy NATO member with relatively few troops on the ground in Afghanistan, for cash contributions towards countries such as ours with a large commitment, and if not, why not?
Answer

There are well over 4,000 troops from Germany in Afghanistan, and Germany only recently agreed to increase its contribution to the Afghan training effort with an additional 500 troops. Although we would always want all our allies to do more, let us not underestimate the contribution that is being made.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
506 c18-9 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan RAF Leeming RAF Linton-on-Ouse
Link
View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk