Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Debate
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Lord Craig of Radley
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Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
Noble Lords have ample opportunity, as do Members in the other place, to question and challenge the Government, whether in defence, development or diplomacy, and that will continue.
Lord Craig of Radley (CB) [V]
My Lords, does the Minister agree that a nuclear deterrent lacks credibility unless it is underpinned by capable, modern, conventional capabilities? If so, does he agree that the current resilience and fighting strength of the three services is less than adequate and must be improved rapidly as part of this review?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
I agree with the noble Lord’s first point. However, I have already alluded to our increased budget in defence spending, which underlines the importance and priority that Her Majesty’s Government attach to our defence capabilities.