HC Deb 15 September 2003 vol 410 cc511-2W
Joan Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on NATO's leadership of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. [129034]

Mr. Hoon

Since 11 August 2003, NATO has given enhanced support to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul, including providing the Headquarters for the Force. NATO has made an excellent start in its new role and the Alliance is now looking at ways to make the ISAF still more effective.

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on security operations in Afghanistan. [129067]

Mr. Ingram

Coalition operations against remnants of the Taliban and their terrorist supporters continue, especially in the South and East of Afghanistan.

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on military support for the government of Afghanistan. [129069]

Mr. Ingram

I have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence on 8 September 2003,Official Report, column 10.

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