Written question asked by John Wilkinson (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 June 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 17 June 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the progress of British military operations in Afghanistan. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of British military operations in Afghanistan. [58688] Mr. Hoon: British military operations in Afghanistan have involved both warfighting and security assistance tasks. The task force based around 45 Commando Royal Marines has performed valuable work in denying remaining al-Qaeda and Taliban elements opportunities to regroup and commit terrorist attacks, especially around the time of the vital Loya Jirga process. British forces in the international Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have also played a valuable role in helping the Afghan Interim Administration maintain security in Kabul. As I have already said in my answer to the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr. Goodman), I hope to make a fuller statement to the House on our forces in Afghanistan later this week.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58688; 387 c34W;387 c33W
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Deployment Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan ISAF
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