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Written question asked by David Davis (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2010. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether Operation Eagle's Summit in 2008 necessitated the redeployment of British forces from elsewhere in Helmand Province.
Answer

While extensive support was provided by British forces to Operation Oqab Tsuka (Eagle's Summit), to move a turbine from Kandahar to Kajaki, it did not require the long-term redeployment of British troops from elsewhere in Helmand Province.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1195W; 325239
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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