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Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Jack Dromey(11 years, 8 months ago)
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Mr Hammond
I can reassure my hon. Friend that there is no change in policy. Over the last couple of weeks, I have been able to pass on the rather good news that commanders in theatre now believe, given the situation on the ground and the role that Afghan security forces are increasingly playing, that it should be possible to achieve a further significant draw-down in forces before the end of 2013. I can assure him, however, that the principle of “in together, out together” remains. ISAF will take these decisions together, and I expect them to be made once the new US Administration is formed early in the new year.
Jack Dromey (Birmingham, Erdington) (Lab)
10. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on increasing support for veterans in finding work.