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Debate between Lord Austin of Dudley and Peter Luff
Monday 10th October 2011
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Peter Luff
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, who makes a very powerful point. If any hon. Member has an example of an SME receiving inadequate feedback from my Department, I want to hear about it. SMEs deserve full feedback. They have an awful lot that they can bring to defence; their innovation and the cost savings they can offer are extremely important and they must be told why they have failed when they do fail.
Ian Austin (Dudley North) (Lab)
5. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of his Department’s budget during the comprehensive spending review period; and if he will make a statement.