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Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010.


Armed Forces: Afghanistan

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in the light of the approaches of the Governments of the United States and Argentina towards British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, they will reduce the number of British troops in Afghanistan.
Answer

Afghanistan remains the Ministry of Defence’s main effort and we keep our force levels under constant review to ensure that commanders have the capabilities that they need to complete the tasks that we ask of them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2941; 718 c378WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Falkland Islands Peacekeeping operations Sovereignty USA Afghanistan Argentina
Link
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