To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost to date is of maintaining British troops in Afghanistan. - Including figure and fact that I will write shortly concerning expenditure in 2001-02 and 2002-03 and place a copy in Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost to date is of maintaining British troops in Afghanistan. - Including figure and fact that I will write shortly concerning expenditure in 2001-02 and 2002-03 and place a copy in Library.

What was the maximum number of personnel deployed on Exercise Saif Sareea II allocated to: (a) the Joint Force Air Component; (b) the Joint Force Logistic Component; and (c) the Joint Force Maritime Component. - Will write. [HL 6042].

What was the maximum number of personnel deployed on Exercise Saif Sareea II allocated to: (a) the Joint Force Air Component; (b) the Joint Force Logistic Component; and (c) the Joint Force Maritime Component. - Will write. [HL 6042].

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions his Department has had with the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman concerning the operation of UK-owned and operated equipment of Israeli origin from their territories.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions his Department has had with the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman concerning the operation of UK-owned and operated equipment of Israeli origin from their territories.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK facilities have been made available to NATO forces for out of area activities during the past year.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK facilities have been made available to NATO forces for out of area activities during the past year.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations have been received from the government of Cyprus and members of the Cypriot public concerning the use of United Kingdom sovereign bases in Cyprus in preparation for a future conflict with Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations have been received from the government of Cyprus and members of the Cypriot public concerning the use of United Kingdom sovereign bases in Cyprus in preparation for a future conflict with Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of UK operations in Afghanistan has been since 11th September; and if he will make a statement. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of UK operations in Afghanistan has been since 11th September; and if he will make a statement. - Will write.

What confirmation they have received of the undertakings given by the Angolan President, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, the Namibian President, Sam Nujoma, and the Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, that the forces of those countries would be withdrawn from the Democratic Republic of Congo by the end of October. [HL 6259].

What confirmation they have received of the undertakings given by the Angolan President, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, the Namibian President, Sam Nujoma, and the Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, that the forces of those countries would be withdrawn from the Democratic Republic of Congo by the end of October. [HL 6259].

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the Department's use of HMS Caroline.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the Department's use of HMS Caroline.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the strategy is of coalition forces in Afghanistan; if they will take part in the provision of security beyond Kabul to achieve the ISAF effect; and what involvement in humanitarian activities they will have. - Inc ref to "Defeating International Terrorism:...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the strategy is of coalition forces in Afghanistan; if they will take part in the provision of security beyond Kabul to achieve the ISAF effect; and what involvement in humanitarian activities they will have. - Inc ref to "Defeating International Terrorism:...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the role of (a) the Army and (b) the Royal Navy in assisting with UK civil emergencies. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the role of (a) the Army and (b) the Royal Navy in assisting with UK civil emergencies. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the deployment of the Army during the firefighters' dispute. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the deployment of the Army during the firefighters' dispute. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the role of British forces in international peacekeeping in the Middle East region. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the role of British forces in international peacekeeping in the Middle East region. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to ensure the observance of the UN annual day of global ceasefire; what measures he took to ensure that Britain's armed forces observed the UN global ceasefire on 21st September; if he will list (a) the countries in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to ensure the observance of the UN annual day of global ceasefire; what measures he took to ensure that Britain's armed forces observed the UN global ceasefire on 21st September; if he will list (a) the countries in...

When they expect to be able to give a response to the concerns and questions relating to the still undiagnosed illnesses of service men and women who served in the Gulf War and to the protection of troops now deployed, or ready to be deployed to the Gulf region for...

When they expect to be able to give a response to the concerns and questions relating to the still undiagnosed illnesses of service men and women who served in the Gulf War and to the protection of troops now deployed, or ready to be deployed to the Gulf region for...

Whether they believe there are any lessons to be learnt for the roll-out of broadband connectivity in the United Kingdom from the fact that South Korea provided $1.5 billion of public money to provide a backbone network and a further $1 billion on loans to ensure companies took broadband to...

Whether they believe there are any lessons to be learnt for the roll-out of broadband connectivity in the United Kingdom from the fact that South Korea provided $1.5 billion of public money to provide a backbone network and a further $1 billion on loans to ensure companies took broadband to...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many (a) UN Force and (b) MONUC representatives are in the Democratic Republic of Congo; what plans there are to send British troops there; what plans there are to increase the number of MONUC representatives; and if she will make...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many (a) UN Force and (b) MONUC representatives are in the Democratic Republic of Congo; what plans there are to send British troops there; what plans there are to increase the number of MONUC representatives; and if she will make...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, How many members of the armed forces have been assigned to providing emergency fire and rescue cover in the event of a national firemen's strike. (Failed OPQ). - INc ref to 392 c16, 4 November 2002.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, How many members of the armed forces have been assigned to providing emergency fire and rescue cover in the event of a national firemen's strike. (Failed OPQ). - INc ref to 392 c16, 4 November 2002.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason HMS Marlborough and HMS Northumberland have been withdrawn from the Joint Maritime Course off Scotland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason HMS Marlborough and HMS Northumberland have been withdrawn from the Joint Maritime Course off Scotland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel are not serving because of illnesses acquired on deployments in (a) Sierra Leone, (b) Saif Sareea, (c) Afghanistan, (d) Kosovo and (e) Macedonia; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel are not serving because of illnesses acquired on deployments in (a) Sierra Leone, (b) Saif Sareea, (c) Afghanistan, (d) Kosovo and (e) Macedonia; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on foreign policy and terrorism.(Inc ref to HC 384 and Cm 5589)

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on foreign policy and terrorism.(Inc ref to HC 384 and Cm 5589)