Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Harvey and Heidi Alexander

Monday 11th June 2012 Commons Chamber

[Nick Harvey]

The hon. Gentleman has answered his own question. If one has had to balance the budget having inherited a £38 billion black hole, inevitably certain capabilities would have had to be deleted. I remind him that the previous Government were using alternative methods of providing maritime surveillance. They considered that such methods would be adequate for a two-year period, and we have concluded that they provide sufficient cover for a further period.

[Heidi Alexander (Lewisham East) (Lab)]

7. What recent assessment he has made of the armed forces contribution to implementation of security plans for the London 2012 Olympics; and if he will make a statement.