Modernising Defence Programme Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Modernising Defence Programme

Jim Shannon Excerpts
Tuesday 18th December 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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The investment in stockpiles in particular will have a very positive effect for businesses producing ordinance for the armed forces, such as MBDA.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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A single sentence, Mr Shannon.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon
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Does the Secretary of State not believe that there will be cuts to civilian staff of 30% from extensive outsourcing, and that that would leave a massive gap in support staff and have an adverse effect on the MOD and the defence budget?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Very well done.