The hon. Lady is making some characteristically wise observations, and I think we all agree about the 2%. Surely, however, leadership is not just about calling on all NATO members to match that 2%, but about calling for effective use of that money. Many people feel that if the 2% is not spent wisely, it is not really the end of the story. We need to be sure that it is being spent properly.
Defence Spending
Proceeding contribution from
John Glen
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 March 2015.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Defence Spending.
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