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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Friday, 16 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 March 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the threat to UK national security arising from the activities of the Taliban.
Answer

The Government's considered assessment remains that without the current presence of international forces in Afghanistan, al-Qaeda, and those willing to offer them sanctuary, would be able to re-establish themselves and the threat of terrorism from the region, including to the UK, would rise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101239; 542 c719W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Afghanistan Taliban
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk