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Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Thursday, 3 June 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2010. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Monday, 14 June 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan and Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the US Administration on its proposed changes to the level of US military (a) presence and (b) engagement in Afghanistan in 2011; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I have discussed the security situation in Afghanistan with my US counterpart on a number of occasions. I met Secretary Gates in London on 8 June 2010 where we covered a number of topics, including current and future plans on Afghanistan. We also discussed these issues at the NATO Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels on 10-11 June 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1387; 511 c246W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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