British Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced there is no military spending cap for troops in Afghanistan battling the Taliban and opium production.

After days of headlines in the British press that commanders in Afghanistan needed more manpower and helicopters, Blair and Treasury officials intervened after military figures suggested that spending in Afghanistan had been limited to $1.75 billion over three years by Des Browne, now the defense secretary but formerly chief secretary to the Treasury.

Blair made the announcement speaking to the House of Commons Liaison Committee Tuesday, The Times of London reported.

“Anything they (the military) need to ask for in order to protect our troops, I will make sure they get,” Blair said. “Our obligation to them is to get them what they need to do the job.”
washtimes.com

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