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Debate between Peter Luff and Bob Russell
Monday 31st January 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Luff Portrait Peter Luff
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I can confirm the answer to that question when the current planning round is settled, but I assure the hon. Lady that we understand the importance of these helicopters for the mission in Afghanistan.

Bob Russell Portrait Bob Russell (Colchester) (LD)
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A key player in the security situation in Afghanistan is Pakistan, which, in the war on terror, has seen more of its civilians and security and military personnel killed than any other country. Last week, I was part of a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association delegation to Pakistan. Will the Secretary of State join me in thanking the Government and people of Pakistan for their efforts to date and encourage them to maintain that level so that our forces in Afghanistan are supported?

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