Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 January 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role international peacekeepers will have in securing routes for aid convoys and deliveries within Afghanistan.

Answer: Ann Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role international peacekeepers will have in securing routes for aid convoys and deliveries within Afghanistan. [26877] Mr. Ingram: The role of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) is to help the Afghan Interim Administration provide security and stability only in and around Kabul; it will therefore not be involved in providing security for aid convoys. The responsibility for establishing and maintaining security across all of Afghanistan lies with the Interim Administration. Essential to the building of peace and stability and the securing of aid routes is the defeat of the remnants of the al-Qaeda and Taliban. The international coalition against terrorism's operations against these groups, while distinct from the ISAF, will help ensure humanitarian aid is delivered where it is needed in Afghanistan.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 26877; 378 c318W;378 c332W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment International assistance Peacekeeping operations Security Afghanistan
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