That is not what I am saying at all. To be fair to my boss, the Secretary of State, he has made a strong case for greater investment in defence; and that negotiation will continue. However, before I get into lots of trouble by pre-empting what he will say in the statement shortly, I ask right hon. and hon. Members to indulge me with their patience. They will have the opportunity to ask all those questions shortly, during the statement.
British Armed Forces: Size and Strength
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 January 2018.
It occurred during Debate on British Armed Forces: Size and Strength.
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2017-19
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