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In the past week I have intervened in the case of a constituent who is being made redundant from the Army in a few weeks' time, to ensure that he is able to get social housing and an educational place for his child. He had little help from the MOD, so will the Minister look again at what help is being given to those who are made redundant? Specifically, I have been told that education legislation does not prioritise those being made redundant, as it does those being given a new posting, and that is completely wrong.
In the past week I have intervened in the case of a constituent who is being made redundant from the Army in a few weeks' time, to ensure that he is able to get social housing and an educational place for his child. He had little help from the MOD, so will the Minister look again at what help is being given to those who are made redundant? Specifically, I have been told that education legislation does not prioritise those being made redundant, as it does those being given a new posting, and that is completely wrong.
Asked by
Derek Twigg
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
I should be grateful if the hon. Gentleman wrote to me with the details of the case, which I will certainly take up. We remain committed to both social housing and educational benefits for those leaving the services, and I am not sure whether the situation to which he refers is correct, but I will pursue it if he takes it up with me.
Subjects
Armed forces; Redundancy; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1058
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
On Friday evening, I visited 781 squadron of the Air Training Corps, based in Newquay, and I saw the great work done there. What plans does the Minister have to develop and further support our cadet forces?
On Friday evening, I visited 781 squadron of the Air Training Corps, based in Newquay, and I saw the great work done there. What plans does the Minister have to develop and further support our cadet forces?
Asked by
Stephen Gilbert
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
We absolutely believe in the value of our cadet and youth organisations, and not just the armed forces cadet organisations. The Air Training Corps does fantastic work. We are looking to expand, if we can, cadet organisations, particularly the combined cadet forces in all schools. However, the cost is quite large and we are short of money. Nevertheless, we are looking into the matter at the moment—indeed, as I speak.
Subjects
Armed forces; Cadets; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1058
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
In his earlier reply, the Minister referred to the touching issue of homelessness. I spent the weekend with soldiers off our streets in my constituency; many homeless veterans are slipping through the net. What work will the Minister be doing, including with the devolved Administrations, to ensure that veterans on the streets are helped to adjust to civilian life again?
In his earlier reply, the Minister referred to the touching issue of homelessness. I spent the weekend with soldiers off our streets in my constituency; many homeless veterans are slipping through the net. What work will the Minister be doing, including with the devolved Administrations, to ensure that veterans on the streets are helped to adjust to civilian life again?
Asked by
Tom Greatrex
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
That is, of course, a matter for the devolved Administrations but we are in close contact with them, particularly over the covenant. The Scottish and Welsh devolved Administrations have accepted the covenant in full—I think the Northern Ireland devolved Administration have as well, although there are slight differences there. We certainly wish to see our ex-service personnel receive proper housing support in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as in England. If the hon. Gentleman has a particular case in mind, I would be grateful if he wrote to me.
Subjects
Homelessness; Veterans; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1058
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
On Friday, I attended a ceremony to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the bombardment of the Hartlepools. It was the first direct attack on the mainland for centuries, and 118 people, including 37 children, were killed. Given the national and local significance of the event, what steps will the Government put in place to commemorate the centenary in three years' time?
On Friday, I attended a ceremony to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the bombardment of the Hartlepools. It was the first direct attack on the mainland for centuries, and 118 people, including 37 children, were killed. Given the national and local significance of the event, what steps will the Government put in place to commemorate the centenary in three years' time?
Asked by
Iain Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
I pay tribute to those of my grandfather's generation who did so much in the first world war—what they did is almost beyond our ken. The issue is to do with history, and for that reason the Department for Culture, Media and Sport leads on it. However, as the hon. Gentleman may know, my hon. Friend the Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison) has been appointed the special representative on the first world war and he will deal with all the commemorations. He will co-ordinate input from the Ministry of Defence, the DCMS and the Imperial War museum for the nation as we approach the centenaries of the 1914 to 1918 period.
Subjects
Anniversaries; World War I; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1059-60
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I remind the House of my interest. Will the Minister confirm that no distinction will be made between ““regular”” and ““reserve”” when it comes to the qualification criteria for the Queen's diamond jubilee medal?
I remind the House of my interest. Will the Minister confirm that no distinction will be made between ““regular”” and ““reserve”” when it comes to the qualification criteria for the Queen's diamond jubilee medal?
Asked by
Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
My hon. Friend speaks with some passion, and he has spoken to me about the issue before. I can confirm that reservist personnel will receive the diamond jubilee medal if they qualify. I believe that we have made sure that the anomaly that took place at the Queen's golden jubilee will not apply next year.
Subjects
Medals; Diamond Jubilee 2012; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1058
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
On service pay, the Secretary of State for Defence has again prayed in aid the operational allowance. For my benefit, will he confirm how many, in percentage terms, of our service personnel will receive that operational allowance over the next three years?
On service pay, the Secretary of State for Defence has again prayed in aid the operational allowance. For my benefit, will he confirm how many, in percentage terms, of our service personnel will receive that operational allowance over the next three years?
Asked by
Lord Hanson of Flint
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
I am doing the maths on my feet; there are about 9,500 people in Afghanistan on a five-cycle rotation, so the answer is about 45,000 or 47,000 of our armed forces personnel.
Subjects
Armed forces; Pay; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1059
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps he is taking together with the Afghan government to prevent exploitation of Afghanistan's mineral wealth.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps he is taking together with the Afghan government to prevent exploitation of Afghanistan's mineral wealth.
Asked by
Caroline Dinenage
(Conservative)
Answered by
Andrew Mitchell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 December 2011
For answer on
15 December 2011
Answered on
19 December 2011
Afghanistan's mineral resource wealth is central to its long-term prosperity. The Department for International Development (DFID) is actively engaged in helping the Government undertake major reforms in order to maximise the benefits of these natural resources to the local economy and the Afghan people. DFID provides support to the Afghan Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Secretariat, to help ensure greater accountability and openness in the industry. DFID also provides technical expertise to the Ministry of Mines, helping to generate international investment that includes a fair deal for the Government of Afghanistan and brings about long term economic growth and jobs for local communities.
Subjects
Minerals; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
87169; 537 c945W
House
House of Commons
In this week before Christmas, our thoughts are with our forces who are separated from their families and in particular those families who continue to feel the loss of a loved one in Afghanistan.
The Bonn conference on Afghanistan cannot be considered to have been a strategic success. I am not blaming the Government for that failure—it was an international responsibility—and the Opposition remain committed to the Afghanistan mission, but for the Government bipartisanship in Afghanistan cannot mean just getting agreement between the two parties in the coalition Government. It is also about persuading the public and Parliament. What else can the Secretary of State say about his early assessment of the levels of non-combat troop involvement from the UK that will be needed in 2015 in Afghanistan?
In this week before Christmas, our thoughts are with our forces who are separated from their families and in particular those families who continue to feel the loss of a loved one in Afghanistan.
The Bonn conference on Afghanistan cannot be considered to have been a strategic success. I am not blaming the Government for that failure—it was an international responsibility—and the Opposition remain committed to the Afghanistan mission, but for the Government bipartisanship in Afghanistan cannot mean just getting agreement between the two parties in the coalition Government. It is also about persuading the public and Parliament. What else can the Secretary of State say about his early assessment of the levels of non-combat troop involvement from the UK that will be needed in 2015 in Afghanistan?
Asked by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
I am pleased to hear the right hon. Gentleman reiterate the Opposition's support for the Afghanistan strategy, as it is vital that we go forward with a broad measure of consensus. On the post-2014 troop levels, no decisions have yet been made about the level of UK troops in a training, support and advisory role. We will want to take that decision nearer to the time, when we have seen what other international security assistance force nations propose to do and when the level of international funding for the Afghan national security force has been determined and committed to, so that the scale and competence level of ANSF forces can be seen clearly.
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1049-50
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It was widely reported in the press that the Secretary of State had proposed to the National Security Council a draw-down that was accelerated beyond that originally envisaged. Will he tell us what the time scale for decision making is in Afghanistan? I agree with him that this is a very complex theatre of operations, and we have an absolute duty to make things as right as we can as we exit from our combat mission in Afghanistan.
It was widely reported in the press that the Secretary of State had proposed to the National Security Council a draw-down that was accelerated beyond that originally envisaged. Will he tell us what the time scale for decision making is in Afghanistan? I agree with him that this is a very complex theatre of operations, and we have an absolute duty to make things as right as we can as we exit from our combat mission in Afghanistan.
Asked by
Bob Ainsworth
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
As the right hon. Gentleman will know, the National Security Council discussed strategy on Afghanistan last week and a number of different scenarios were considered. It is clear that we must have regard to the decisions that the United States has yet to make about the pattern of its force draw-down. We will want to look again at this issue once it is clear how and when the United States will draw down its forces, but we have made no fixed commitments, other than to reduce the force level by 500 next year and to be out of the combat role by the end of 2014.
Subjects
Armed forces; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1049
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Will my right hon. Friend assure the House that any reduction in UK force strength in Afghanistan will be based on the improving situation on the ground, not on any political expediency?
Will my right hon. Friend assure the House that any reduction in UK force strength in Afghanistan will be based on the improving situation on the ground, not on any political expediency?
Asked by
Jack Lopresti
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
The trajectory of the force draw-down to the end of 2014 will be determined by the evolution of events on the ground. No prior decision has been taken about the pattern of that draw-down other than that 500 troops will come out next year, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has announced.
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1048-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
This time last year, 16 Air Assault Brigade was deployed to Helmand province. Many of those young soldiers were also there in 2008 and, based on the time line that the Secretary of State has given, I suspect that some of them be deployed yet again. However, none of those who joined the Army since February 2007 will be entitled to the Jubilee medal. Why not?
This time last year, 16 Air Assault Brigade was deployed to Helmand province. Many of those young soldiers were also there in 2008 and, based on the time line that the Secretary of State has given, I suspect that some of them be deployed yet again. However, none of those who joined the Army since February 2007 will be entitled to the Jubilee medal. Why not?
Asked by
Bob Russell
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
The simple answer is that the conditions of service requirement attached to that medal is five years' continuous service. The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that some members of 16 Air Assault Brigade might be deployed for one more Herrick tour before our operations in Afghanistan are complete, but the jubilee service medal is a separate issue and the conditions set for it are very clear.
Subjects
Armed forces; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1049
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does the Minister pay more attention to the German Foreign Minister, who wants us in Afghanistan for another 15 years, or to the people of Bassetlaw, who say that now is the time to bring our lads back home?
Does the Minister pay more attention to the German Foreign Minister, who wants us in Afghanistan for another 15 years, or to the people of Bassetlaw, who say that now is the time to bring our lads back home?
Asked by
Lord Mann
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
We have a clear plan for the completion of the mission in Afghanistan, which involves transitioning lead security responsibility to the ever more competent Afghan national security forces. That will be done over the next three years, resulting in the withdrawal of the overwhelming majority of our forces by the end of 2014 and the ending of our combat role. That is the position that most people in this country would want to see: a measured and properly controlled winding down of our involvement that protects the legacy that we have won with so much blood and treasure.
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1048
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Following the failure of the congressional committee to agree savings as part of the deal to raise the debt ceiling, the US military faces automatic spending cuts of up to $500 billion from 2013. What reassurances have Ministers sought specifically about the impact that that may have on UK-US co-operation in intelligence and counter-terrorism?
Following the failure of the congressional committee to agree savings as part of the deal to raise the debt ceiling, the US military faces automatic spending cuts of up to $500 billion from 2013. What reassurances have Ministers sought specifically about the impact that that may have on UK-US co-operation in intelligence and counter-terrorism?
Asked by
Dominic Raab
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 December 2011
I assure my hon. Friend that we are having regular discussions with US counterparts; I am going to Washington immediately after the new year holiday. Whatever happens, our strong security and intelligence relationship with the US will continue. It benefits both parties and is at the very heart of our strategy.
Subjects
Armed forces; Defence; USA; Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1059
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am pleased to hear the right hon. Gentleman reiterate the Opposition's support for the Afghanistan strategy, as it is vital that we go forward with a broad measure of consensus. On the post-2014 troop levels, no decisions have yet been made about the level of UK troops in a training, support and advisory role. We will want to take that decision nearer to the time, when we have seen what other international security assistance force nations propose to do and when the level of international funding for the Afghan national security force has been determined and committed to, so that the scale and competence level of ANSF forces can be seen clearly.
I am pleased to hear the right hon. Gentleman reiterate the Opposition's support for the Afghanistan strategy, as it is vital that we go forward with a broad measure of consensus. On the post-2014 troop levels, no decisions have yet been made about the level of UK troops in a training, support and advisory role. We will want to take that decision nearer to the time, when we have seen what other international security assistance force nations propose to do and when the level of international funding for the Afghan national security force has been determined and committed to, so that the scale and competence level of ANSF forces can be seen clearly.
Answered by
Lord Hammond of Runnymede
(Conservative)
Asked by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
In this week before Christmas, our thoughts are with our forces who are separated from their families and in particular those families who continue to feel the loss of a loved one in Afghanistan.
The Bonn conference on Afghanistan cannot be considered to have been a strategic success. I am not blaming the Government for that failure—it was an international responsibility—and the Opposition remain committed to the Afghanistan mission, but for the Government bipartisanship in Afghanistan cannot mean just getting agreement between the two parties in the coalition Government. It is also about persuading the public and Parliament. What else can the Secretary of State say about his early assessment of the levels of non-combat troop involvement from the UK that will be needed in 2015 in Afghanistan?
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1049-50
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The trajectory of the force draw-down to the end of 2014 will be determined by the evolution of events on the ground. No prior decision has been taken about the pattern of that draw-down other than that 500 troops will come out next year, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has announced.
The trajectory of the force draw-down to the end of 2014 will be determined by the evolution of events on the ground. No prior decision has been taken about the pattern of that draw-down other than that 500 troops will come out next year, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has announced.
Answered by
Lord Hammond of Runnymede
(Conservative)
Asked by
Jack Lopresti
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Will my right hon. Friend assure the House that any reduction in UK force strength in Afghanistan will be based on the improving situation on the ground, not on any political expediency?
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1048-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have a clear plan for the completion of the mission in Afghanistan, which involves transitioning lead security responsibility to the ever more competent Afghan national security forces. That will be done over the next three years, resulting in the withdrawal of the overwhelming majority of our forces by the end of 2014 and the ending of our combat role. That is the position that most people in this country would want to see: a measured and properly controlled winding down of our involvement that protects the legacy that we have won with so much blood and treasure.
We have a clear plan for the completion of the mission in Afghanistan, which involves transitioning lead security responsibility to the ever more competent Afghan national security forces. That will be done over the next three years, resulting in the withdrawal of the overwhelming majority of our forces by the end of 2014 and the ending of our combat role. That is the position that most people in this country would want to see: a measured and properly controlled winding down of our involvement that protects the legacy that we have won with so much blood and treasure.
Answered by
Lord Hammond of Runnymede
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Mann
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Minister pay more attention to the German Foreign Minister, who wants us in Afghanistan for another 15 years, or to the people of Bassetlaw, who say that now is the time to bring our lads back home?
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1048
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend is right to draw attention to that continuing issue. The Pashtun percentage in the ANSF is very much higher than 3%, but he is right that Pashtun recruits tend to be northern rather than southern. The ANSF has strategies to address that, and the situation is slowly improving, but it remains one of the important issues that has to be addressed if we are to create a stable and sustainable Afghan Government.
My hon. Friend is right to draw attention to that continuing issue. The Pashtun percentage in the ANSF is very much higher than 3%, but he is right that Pashtun recruits tend to be northern rather than southern. The ANSF has strategies to address that, and the situation is slowly improving, but it remains one of the important issues that has to be addressed if we are to create a stable and sustainable Afghan Government.
Answered by
Lord Hammond of Runnymede
(Conservative)
Asked by
John Baron
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Secretary of State will understand the significance of the fact that only 3% of Afghan security forces are from the Pashtun south, particularly when it comes to how successful our handover will be in 2014. What progress is being made to improve the imbalance in ethnicities before our troops withdraw?
Subjects
Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1057
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
That is, of course, a matter for the devolved Administrations but we are in close contact with them, particularly over the covenant. The Scottish and Welsh devolved Administrations have accepted the covenant in full—I think the Northern Ireland devolved Administration have as well, although there are slight differences there. We certainly wish to see our ex-service personnel receive proper housing support in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as in England. If the hon. Gentleman has a particular case in mind, I would be grateful if he wrote to me.
That is, of course, a matter for the devolved Administrations but we are in close contact with them, particularly over the covenant. The Scottish and Welsh devolved Administrations have accepted the covenant in full—I think the Northern Ireland devolved Administration have as well, although there are slight differences there. We certainly wish to see our ex-service personnel receive proper housing support in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as in England. If the hon. Gentleman has a particular case in mind, I would be grateful if he wrote to me.
Answered by
Lord Robathan
(Conservative)
Asked by
Tom Greatrex
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
In his earlier reply, the Minister referred to the touching issue of homelessness. I spent the weekend with soldiers off our streets in my constituency; many homeless veterans are slipping through the net. What work will the Minister be doing, including with the devolved Administrations, to ensure that veterans on the streets are helped to adjust to civilian life again?
Subjects
Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1058
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We absolutely believe in the value of our cadet and youth organisations, and not just the armed forces cadet organisations. The Air Training Corps does fantastic work. We are looking to expand, if we can, cadet organisations, particularly the combined cadet forces in all schools. However, the cost is quite large and we are short of money. Nevertheless, we are looking into the matter at the moment—indeed, as I speak.
We absolutely believe in the value of our cadet and youth organisations, and not just the armed forces cadet organisations. The Air Training Corps does fantastic work. We are looking to expand, if we can, cadet organisations, particularly the combined cadet forces in all schools. However, the cost is quite large and we are short of money. Nevertheless, we are looking into the matter at the moment—indeed, as I speak.
Answered by
Lord Robathan
(Conservative)
Asked by
Stephen Gilbert
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
On Friday evening, I visited 781 squadron of the Air Training Corps, based in Newquay, and I saw the great work done there. What plans does the Minister have to develop and further support our cadet forces?
Subjects
Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1058
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I pay tribute to those of my grandfather's generation who did so much in the first world war—what they did is almost beyond our ken. The issue is to do with history, and for that reason the Department for Culture, Media and Sport leads on it. However, as the hon. Gentleman may know, my hon. Friend the Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison) has been appointed the special representative on the first world war and he will deal with all the commemorations. He will co-ordinate input from the Ministry of Defence, the DCMS and the Imperial War museum for the nation as we approach the centenaries of the 1914 to 1918 period.
I pay tribute to those of my grandfather's generation who did so much in the first world war—what they did is almost beyond our ken. The issue is to do with history, and for that reason the Department for Culture, Media and Sport leads on it. However, as the hon. Gentleman may know, my hon. Friend the Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison) has been appointed the special representative on the first world war and he will deal with all the commemorations. He will co-ordinate input from the Ministry of Defence, the DCMS and the Imperial War museum for the nation as we approach the centenaries of the 1914 to 1918 period.
Answered by
Lord Robathan
(Conservative)
Asked by
Iain Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
On Friday, I attended a ceremony to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the bombardment of the Hartlepools. It was the first direct attack on the mainland for centuries, and 118 people, including 37 children, were killed. Given the national and local significance of the event, what steps will the Government put in place to commemorate the centenary in three years' time?
Subjects
Ethnic groups; Peacekeeping operations; Afghanistan
Date
19 December 2011
Reference
537 c1059-60
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons