Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Mary Glindon Excerpts
Monday 12th January 2015

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Fallon Portrait Michael Fallon
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We take our personnel—both military and civilian—extremely seriously. We have reviewed our protective security measures and the advice to personnel in the light of the recent tragic events in France. My hon. Friend will appreciate that, for obvious reasons, I cannot discuss details of the security arrangements that are in place.

Mary Glindon Portrait Mrs Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) (Lab)
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Given that the Kurds still face attacks by ISIS forces using sophisticated captured American arms, is the Secretary of State satisfied that our allies have enough heavy weapons, including tanks and helicopters, to counter those attacks?