Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Julian Huppert Excerpts
Monday 5th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Liam Fox Portrait Dr Fox
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There will be no plans for any part of the defence of the United Kingdom until the defence review is completed in the autumn. We will, of course, face a very adverse financial position because of the utter financial incompetence of the outgoing Labour Government, who have left the country with record debts, and, sadly, we will have to make decisions about defence and other Government budgets in that light.

Julian Huppert Portrait Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge) (LD)
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What steps will the Secretary of State take to reduce homelessness among former members of the armed services? Will he promise to take steps to provide support in regard to mental health and tenancies, and to support those who turn to drugs and alcohol after their time in the armed services?