I wholly support what the hon. Lady says about the British defence industry, but I was the Minister at the time involved in the decision on the Nimrod MRA4. It was £750 million over budget, nine years late and still not fit for purpose. I am afraid the project had to be scrapped, but we should have replaced it.
Europe, Human Rights and Keeping People Safe at Home and Abroad
Proceeding contribution from
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 May 2016.
It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Europe, Human Rights and Keeping People Safe at Home and Abroad.
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