§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what undertakings were received by Her Majesty's Government from the Afghan Interim Authority on the international human rights standards applicable to captives transferred from United Kingdom authorities to the Afghan Interim Authority. [56278]
§ Mr. HoonThe Afghan Interim Authority have given us assurances that they will abide by their international obligations in handling detainees who are released by the British forces from detention and taken into custody by the Interim Administration.
§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what guidance he has given to military personnel on the applicability of the provisions of the European convention on human rights to persons captured in Afghanistan by UK forces. [56275]
§ Mr. HoonAll military personnel are issued with guidance which ensures that their actions are fully in compliance with our international obligations, including where appropriate the ECHR.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Tomahawk missiles have been fired in Operation Veritas. [57532]
§ Mr. HoonI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 11 December 2001,Official Report, column 743W, to the hon. Member for Caernarfon (Hywel Williams).