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Written question asked by John Wilkinson (Conservative) 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, How many air transport sorties in support of British forces' operations in the Afghanistan theatre have been flown in chartered Antonov heavy lift aircraft. - Including figures. (Failed OP Q).
Answer

Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many air transport sorties in support of British forces' operations in the Afghanistan theatre have been flown in chartered Antonov heavy lift aircraft. [50973] Mr. Hoon: As at 18 April, there have been 95 direct and 23 indirect Antonov sorties in support of British forces' operations in the Afghanistan theatre.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
384 c527W;384 c526W; 50973
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Peacekeeping operations Military aircraft Afghanistan
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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