The noble Viscount, Lord Slim, makes an important point. We have no plans for increased casualties, and indeed the aspiration is to be out of Afghanistan in a combat role by the end of 2014. If, unfortunately, there are increased casualties, we will respond to that as best we can.
Armed Forces Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Astor of Hever
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 4 October 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Armed Forces Bill.
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