§ Mr. RoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received about movement of Taliban supporters in tribal regions of Pakistan and their alliances. [112609]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThere is continuing activity by Taliban remnants in the tribal regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. We regularly discuss with Pakistan the 295W importance of their continuing support for coalition action against Al Qa'ida and its associates (including Taliban remnants).