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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Linda Gilroy (Labour). It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Afghanistan

Question
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the coalition in achieving the UK's foreign policy objectives in Afghanistan.
Answer

We regularly assess the progress that we are making in Afghanistan to secure our goal of an Afghanistan that can no longer be a haven for international terrorism. Key indicators include the development of the Afghan national security forces, the delivery of public services and the development of the economy. The London conference reiterated the unity and coherence in the international effort, aligning this behind a clear Afghan plan.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
508 c803-4 
325353 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk