ANGUS MP COMMENTS ON 45 COMMANDO DEPLOYMENT

Angus MP, Mike Weir, on hearing the announcement that Arbroath based 45 Commando are to be deployed to Afghanistan said:

“45 Commando are extremely well trained and professional troops who will perform well in whatever role they are assigned to.

“As has been seen in recent weeks, Afghanistan is a dangerous situation and at this time my thoughts are with the troops and their families in what must be a difficult and stressful time.

“I would like to wish them well in their deployment and look forward to their safe return as soon as possible.”