Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Matthew Offord Excerpts
Monday 14th March 2011

(13 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Luff Portrait Peter Luff
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The coalition Government are committed to the replacement of the Trident submarine, but our Liberal Democrat colleagues have the right to argue another position.

Matthew Offord Portrait Mr Matthew Offord (Hendon) (Con)
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Can my hon. Friend assure the House that the decision set out in the strategic defence and security review will not alter the nature or credibility of our nuclear deterrent, and that it will ensure that we maintain Britain’s ultimate insurance policy?

Peter Luff Portrait Peter Luff
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I am delighted to give my hon. Friend that categorical reassurance.