I completely support the Government’s action, which is totally in accordance with international law and defending freedom of navigation on the high seas, but we can only do it with people; otherwise, there will be no one to maintain the Typhoons or crew the warships. People are leaving three times as fast as we are recruiting, as the Secretary of State is aware. Will he commit to coming to the House before Easter to make a statement on what we are doing about the retention of critical armed forces personnel? He knows why it is important.
Situation in the Red Sea
Proceeding contribution from
Mark Francois
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
It occurred during Debate on Situation in the Red Sea.
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