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Afghanistan: Helmand Province

Volume 688: debated on Tuesday 23 January 2007

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Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether Defence Intelligence Staff personnel are attached to United Kingdom military forces deployed in the Helmand province of Afghanistan; and [HL1125]

How many Intelligence Corps and Defence Intelligence Staff personnel are attached to United Kingdom military forces deployed in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. [HL1126]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence
(Lord Drayson)

Both Defence Intelligence Staff and Intelligence Corps personnel are deployed in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

I am withholding details relating to the number of personnel, since its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of our Armed Forces.