Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Michael Dugher Excerpts
Monday 27th June 2016

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Brazier Portrait Mr Brazier
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My hon. Friend reflects on the problems of success. We have many applications from priority areas, according to the three criteria that were set out a number of times. I cannot make any firm promises, I am afraid, for those who do not meet the priority criteria. We are firmly on track to deliver the schools we need.

Michael Dugher Portrait Michael Dugher (Barnsley East) (Lab)
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Last Friday, I was privileged to be invited to Burma company 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, based in Barnsley, to thank them for the service ahead of armed forces day. Will the Secretary of State join me in paying tribute to the superb men and women there, who are superbly led by Major Darren Schofield?

Michael Fallon Portrait Michael Fallon
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Let me congratulate all those from the armed forces, including those from reserve units, who participated in the key events in Cleethorpes, Plymouth, Glasgow, Woolwich and many other locations up and down the country. We are proud of them, and we gave the public the opportunity to show their support.