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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 March 2010.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many improvised explosive devices have been successfully defused by British forces in Helmand province this year.
Answer

During the current Op Herrick 11 deployment, Task Force Helmand has successfully neutralised 768 improvised explosive devices. This figure covers the period October 2009 until the end of February 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2321; 718 c147WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Bomb disposal Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan Improvised explosive devices
Link
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