Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 January 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 14 January 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 use of UK forces for the purpose of humanitarian relief in Afghanistan. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the use of UK forces for the purpose of humanitarian relief in Afghanistan. [24500] Mr. Hoon: UK forces are being deployed to Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force. The provision of humanitarian relief is outwith their mission of providing security assistance to the Afghanistan Interim Administration. They will, however, be in a position to identify potential humanitarian reconstruction projects.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 378 c51W; 24500
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Humanitarian aid Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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