Armed Forces: Morale Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Morale

Lord Campbell of Pittenweem Excerpts
Wednesday 29th November 2017

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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My Lords, there are many of us who wish the defence budget were larger—but every department of government has to live within its cash-limited means.

Lord Campbell of Pittenweem Portrait Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (LD)
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My Lords, in view of the uncertainty to which the noble Earl referred, what advice would he give to a young person wanting to make a career in the Royal Marines.

Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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My Lords, I hope that my speech last night in the debate on the Royal Marines settled many concerns. The idea that the Government are going to abolish the Royal Marines or give up our amphibious capability is, frankly, ridiculous. I hope that I was able to settle that point.