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Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 2 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2014. It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 December 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on deploying Puma HC.2 helicopters to Afghanistan.

Answer

There are three Chinook helicopters and 51 associated personnel within the aviation detachment deployed in Kabul in support of the UK's contribution to the NATO Resolute Support Mission. In 2015 these will be replaced by three Puma HC.2 helicopters which will remain until the Mission concludes


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216842
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Deployment Helicopters Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk