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Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 April 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what British forces are engaged in Afghanistan; what plans he has to replace them; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what British forces are engaged in Afghanistan; what plans he has to replace them; and if he will make a statement. [110026] Mr. Ingram: There are currently some 340 British troops serving in Afghanistan, predominantly with the International Security Assistance Force, where our current commitment is to provide forces until August 2003. Decisions on their replacement will be taken over the coming months.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110026; 404 c149W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan Reconstruction ISAF
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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