Written question asked by Nia Griffith (Labour) on Thursday, 20 December 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 7 January 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Afghanistan: Parachute Regiment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to give the Parachute Regiment permissions to accompany (a) the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces and (b) the Kabul Security Force; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Parachute Regiment are not accompanying the Afghan Security Forces, but instead are working in the UK-led Kabul Security Force, which is a NATO taskforce providing security and force protection for NATO advisors in the city.

The total UK contribution in Afghanistan is around 1,100 troops in non-combat roles, of which around 700 are in the Kabul Security Force.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 204440
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Afghanistan Parachute Regiment
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Afghanistan: Parachute Regiment

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