Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 15 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 29 April 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What the duties of British soldiers in Afghanistan are. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Paul Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the duties of British soldiers in Afghanistan are. [50962] Mr. Hoon: British troops in Afghanistan have been carrying out both security assistance and combat tasks. The United Kingdom has led, and has made a substantial contribution to, the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul since its inception. Our troops have been widely praised for their work in helping the Interim Administration to maintain security and stability in Kabul as the Afghans begin the rebuilding of their shattered country. A battlegroup formed around 45 Commando Royal Marines has been deployed to Bagram to contribute to the international coalition's continuing operations to defeat the remnants of Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

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