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Debate between Andrew Murrison and Steve McCabe
Monday 17th March 2014

(10 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Murrison
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My hon. Friend will know that we are working closely with the Republic of Ireland to ensure that our period of shared history is commemorated appropriately. Today, we are operating with troops from the Republic of Ireland in Mali. He will know that the UK and Ireland stand shoulder to shoulder in EUTM Mali. It is a strengthening relationship and one that has great promise.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
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As the Secretary of State says, procurement times are long. Joint Helicopter Command has indicated that it requires a new fleet of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for operational use by 2020. Has that contract been signed yet?

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