Afghanistan (NATO Strategy)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Justice – in the House of Commons at 12:32 pm on 18 September 2012.

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Photo of Philip Hammond Philip Hammond The Secretary of State for Defence 12:32, 18 September 2012

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I think we might get further if we listened to the military advice, and in this case that is exactly what we have done. General Allen has made a tactical decision, which he is absolutely entitled and right to do, and we should allow military commanders in theatre to execute our strategic plan in the way that is best at the time and that best protects the safety of our troops.