RAF: Fukushima Accident Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

RAF: Fukushima Accident

Baroness Harris of Richmond Excerpts
Tuesday 13th March 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, my noble friend makes a very good point. I give him my word that I will take it back to the department and see what I can do.

Baroness Harris of Richmond Portrait Baroness Harris of Richmond
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My Lords, the RAF Regiment is the acknowledged military expert force for CBRN capability. Will my noble friend assure me that there are no plans to reduce its numbers either now, when its work for this country is absolutely critical, or in the foreseeable future?