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Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Jim Cunningham
Monday 29th February 2016
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Mark Lancaster
No, I do not, because the savings of approximately £300 million that we will be able to make will ultimately be reinvested in front-line capability.
Mr Jim Cunningham
Does the Minister think that expertise may be lost as a result of the cuts to the civilian force?
Mark Lancaster
Under the “whole force” approach, we have tried to find the balance both between regular and reserve service personnel, and between MOD civilians and contractors. This is a mix that successive Governments have followed. We try to use the right people in the right place at the right time.