David Cameron Visits Troops in Afghanistan

David Cameron's surprise visit to Afghanistan was disrupted by weather, preventing him from reaching Helmand province. Despite this, he met with British troops in Kandahar, discussing military pay and allowances. Cameron defended the government's decision on pay rise caps, emphasizing increased operational allowances. He expressed confidence in the Afghan National Army's progress and the planned withdrawal by 2014, noting a decrease in insurgent attacks. Cameron reiterated the commitment to transitioning security responsibilities to Afghan forces without a Plan B.

What did David Cameron say about the number of insurgent attacks in Helmand compared to the previous year?

What is the deadline mentioned by David Cameron regarding the Afghan security situation?