Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons am 2:30 pm ar 23 Chwefror 2009.
While Afghan public opinion is, of course, very important, so, too, is British public opinion. Does the right hon. Gentleman understand that if our European NATO allies do not deploy more troops in a combat role, British public support for this particular campaign will be substantially lessened—and, indeed, the public's faith in NATO itself will be much reduced?