§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions the Government have had with(a) the interim Afghan Administration and (b) other nations contributing to the International Security Assistance Force, concerning the possible deployment of ISAF to cities other than Kabul. [38952]
§ Mr. HoonWe hold regular discussions with the Interim Administration and other contributing nations about the role of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), including proposals that ISAF might be deployed to cities other than Kabul. We continue to have questions about the practicality of such a deployment in current circumstances.