Debates between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Mark Pawsey during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Mark Pawsey
Monday 18th February 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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The pilot training programme has remained unchanged for many years. That is why we are looking at a complete review of the system, which will speed up the process and should rectify the current shortfall in pilots.

Mark Pawsey Portrait Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con)
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The Minister for the Armed Forces has already referred to the expertise of GE Energy, located in my Rugby constituency, in the manufacture of propulsion systems. Does he agree it is important to retain that capability as an important part of our manufacturing base?

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