Questioning the Secretary of State for Defence Bob Ainsworth yesterday, North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell called for a comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan.
Sir Menzies said:
“No one denies that these are difficult and dangerous operations, but that does not absolve us of the responsibility to do everything in our power to minimise casualties.
“The fundamental problem for the Government is the fact that there is no comprehensive strategy to deal with the military, political, economic and narcotics issues. Until a comprehensive strategy is agreed and implemented we will continue to struggle in Afghanistan.”
Speaking afterwards Sir Menzies said:
“The Prime Minister must now engage with all parties in the House of Commons to fashion an agreed strategy. This must deal effectively with the objectives of our presence in Afghanistan, the military and financial resources necessary to achieve these objectives and a clear understanding of an exit strategy. Our troops deserve nothing less.”
