Debates between Ben Lake and Jeremy Quin during the 2019-2024 Parliament

UK Armed Forces: Wales’s Contribution

Debate between Ben Lake and Jeremy Quin
Tuesday 25th February 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Ben Lake Portrait Ben Lake (Ceredigion) (PC)
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Will the Minister allow another intervention?

Jeremy Quin Portrait Jeremy Quin
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I will allow the hon. Gentleman.

Ben Lake Portrait Ben Lake
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At the risk of labouring the point, as the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent (Nick Smith) mentioned, there is cross-party unanimity on that. The Minister would therefore not only ensure that a Welsh regiment was based in Wales, but succeed in getting the support of all parties represented Wales. He would also achieve the rare feat for a Minister of fulfilling a recommendation of a Welsh Affairs Committee report on the issue.