HL Deb 17 December 2002 vol 642 cc100-1WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider the present size of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan to be an adequate response to the current security situation in Afghanistan. [HL445]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)

Security in Afghanistan is primarily the responsibility of the Afghans themselves. Within Kabul, the International Security Assistance Force has more than 4,600 troops from 22 nations and continues to help the Transitional Islamic Authority of Afghanistan maintain the security and stability of Afghanistan's capital.

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