HL Deb 05 November 2003 vol 654 c115WA
The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How United Nations Resolution 1510, which widens the mandate of the International Security Assistance Force, will specifically help in the protection of humanitarian workers in southern Afghanistan. [HL5131]

Lord Bach

Operations by the International Security Assistance Force outside of Kabul will form a part of the international community's wider efforts to enable the Afghan people to rebuild a stable, prosperous and secure country. As such, it should benefit all those who live and work in Afghanistan, including humanitarian workers.

The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What conversations they have held with other NATO members about the strength and future deployment of International Security Assistance Force troops in provinces outside Kabul. [HL5132]

Lord Bach

The United Kingdom is taking an active part in discussions within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on how to implement United Nations' Security Council Resolution 1510 to expand the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) outside Kabul. The alliance has not yet finalised its military planning for ISAF expansion and it is too early to say what the future strength and disposition of the ISAF may be.