HC Deb 09 September 2003 vol 410 cc343-4W
Patrick Mercer

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the size of the garrison in Afghanistan. [127161]

Mr. Ingram

We shall continue to deploy around 400 troops in Afghanistan.

Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 17 July 2003,Official Report, column 477W whether the United Kingdom has further plans to contribute to the payment of Afghan National Army salaries. [128526]

Mr. Ingram

The £5 million made available through the United Nations" Trust Fund for Afghanistan to pay the salaries of the Afghan National Army is intended for use over the current financial year. We are considering whether to make any further contributions.

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